Opposition Health shadow says address shortages before implementing recommendations

    Monday, 21 August 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Paul Dinn says according to documents gained through Access to Information, the waitlist for hip and knee joint replacement was 3,100 people as of April. As of July, the waitlist was 3,089

    The Opposition Shadow Health Minister says issues that existed before the pandemic still exist in our healthcare system. Paul Dinn says according to documents gained through Access to Information, the waitlist for hip and knee joint replacement was 3,100 people as of April. As of July, the waitlist was 3,089. A report released last week included 32 recommendations to reduce wait times for hip and knee surgery. Dinn says before the recommendations can be implemented, staff shortages need to be addressed. The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association is now estimating 144,000 people are without access to a family doctor in Newfoundland and Labrador.

    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

      Heavy snow

      High: 1°C | Low: -3°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sleet

      High: 3°C | Low: -2°C

    • Stephenville

      Heavy snow

      High: 0°C | Low: -2°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • Center Stage with Stella

      Center Stage with Stella

      Center Stage with Stella, February 12, 2026

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday , February 12, 2026

      Today we learn about plastics

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday February 11, 2026

      Paula Sheppard’s guest this week is Dan Meades, Provincial Coordinator for the Transiton House Association of NL.