Services expanded to include breast and colon cancer self referrals on the MYHealthNL app

    Thursday, 22 May 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Health Minister Krista Lynn Howell says this app gives people access to health information right in the palms of their hands.

    As of May 15th, over 131,000 accounts have been created through the MyHealthNL app. This week,  government announced services are being expanded to include self-referral forms for breast cancer and colon cancer screening. Health Minister Krista Lynn Howell says this app gives people access to health information right in the palms of their hands. Breast cancer screening is available for individuals aged 40–74. Colon cancer screening is available for individuals aged 50–74. 

     

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