Media Advisory: Minister Evans Available to Media to Discuss Past Lack of Accountability for Travel NursesMedia Advisory: Minister Evans Available to Media to Discuss Past Lack of Accountability for Travel Nurses

Health Minister Lela Evans said that comments she made about medical transportation before the provincial budget were taken out of context. She also publicly revealed personal health issues to reporters.

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Minister Lela Evans suggested residents should consider legal action, including a potential class-action, if medical transport delays persist in northern Labrador. Liberal MHA Lisa Dempster criticized the delays and called on the government to take action, while Premier Tony Wakeham defended Evans and affirmed ongoing…

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Minister Lela Evans said she can’t accept remaining in her role if medical transport delays in northern Labrador do not improve, and she even suggested people sue the government if delays continue. Evans criticized ongoing flight delays affecting patients and called for drastic measures, while the premier defended her and…

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador Health Minister Lela Evans defended the rollout of family care teams, saying the process was rushed and that the government will not add more teams until the 22 existing ones are staffed and resourced. Evans indicated the lack of staff and resources is the main barrier, and she discussed expanding a…