RESOURCES • NAVIGATION

NL HEALTH SERVICES’ HEALTH INFORMATION (“HI”) WEBSITE

Find information on a wide range of health and wellness topics for all ages. From family meals to family planning, from sexual health to mental health, from getting active to getting immunized - the Hi website has you covered!

Note: As of April 1, 2023, all regional health authorities and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information transitioned to NL Health Services, a single provincial health authority. This website (formally Eastern Health's Hi website) will continue to be updated during the transition period.

PROVINCIAL CANCER CARE PROGRAM

The Provincial Cancer Care Program is responsible for providing services to cancer patients throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We have staff to help patients access screening services and manage their diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, survivorship, palliative care and pain and symptom management.

• radiation therapy,
• systemic therapy (chemotherapy),
• cancer screening programs (breast, colon, cervical),
• tele-oncology,
• clinical trials,
• consultative services, and
• supportive care services such as nursing, nutrition, pharmacy and social work.

INDIGENOUS PATIENT NAVIGATORS

The Indigenous Patient Navigator Program is a partnership between Eastern Health and First Light - St. John’s Friendship Centre to provide support and assistance for Indigenous patients and their families who travel to St. John’s for medical appointments.

• Provides referral and/or advocacy to ensure access to the most appropriate health care options
• Navigation to and escorting patients to appointments
• Arranging translation services
• Assisting to access meals, transportation, accommodations, medical supplies and discharge planning

211 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

NL.211.CA is the public online version of the database used by information and referral specialists for the 211 telephone/email service. It is 100% free and confidential.

This up-to-date, accessible, searchable database provides comprehensive access to information about social, community, health and government services in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is searchable by location and topic.

Call 211 or search their website for:

• Food banks
• Alzheimer support
• Mental health help, and more

TIME FOR THE SHOT

Immunizations protect people and communities by preventing the spread of disease. As more people are immunized, the risk of disease for everyone is reduced.

Vaccines are safe and effective. Getting an Influenza or COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others.

• Information on how to book a vaccine appointment.
• Answers to frequently asked questions about vaccines.
• Resources for health care professionals.
• Resources for parents and employers.

BRIDGE THE GAPP

Bridge the Gapp is an online resource designed to connect with guidance and support for mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The best thing about it is its accessibility. From a computer, tablet or a phone in your pocket, you can instantly access content that can provide advice, inspiration, assurance, or direction for finding additional supports when you need it the most.

Bridge the Gapp offers self-help resources, links to local services, and allows the user to share their own personal stories.