Government anticipates greater need for air ambulance services in the future

    Friday, 31 May 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    health Minister Tom Osborne says there are areas of the province that are not well served, like the Northern Peninsula.

    The NL Health Accord recommended an air ambulance service that could fly 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are 7 different providers  and some of these can’t fly at night.  Health Minister Tom Osborne says they anticipate a heavier reliance on rotary wing or helicopter air ambulances in the future. He says there are areas of the province that are not well served, like the Northern Peninsula. There is a helicopter pad near completion on Belle Island, and this will mean alot of people needing an ambulance when the ferry is unable to operate. 

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Sunny intervals

      High: 19°C | Low: 6°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 20°C | Low: 4°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday June 11, 2025

      June is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to shed light on one of Canada's leading health challenges

    • Corner Brook In Council

      Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday June 9, 2025

      Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday June 9, 2025

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, Tuesday June 10, 2025

      On this episode of Qalipu Today, we broadcast an informative conversation about the education and training supports available to members through Qalipu First Nation.