September 9, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
September 8, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”
September 8, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: The public is invited by Leslie O’Reilly, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Kenneth Baird, President and CEO (interim), to attend Eastern Health’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
Eastern Health will provide further details about this event in the coming weeks. Members of the public who wish to attend in person or virtually can register at www.easternhealth.ca/.
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August 31, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is advising that, as a result of its preliminary review into an issue first identified by Central Health with select mammography results, it has confirmed that some mammograms were being read on viewing workstations that do not meet technical standards for the review of mammography images. The review to date suggests this multi-patient occurrence presents a low risk to patients. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Reviewing Mammogram Results of Multi-Patient Occurrence”
August 30, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Kenneth Baird, President and CEO of Eastern Health (Interim), Michelle House, President and CEO of Western Health (Interim), and Heather Brown, President and CEO of Labrador-Grenfell Health, will hold a virtual media availability tomorrow (Wednesday, August 31) at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the mammography multi-patient occurrence. They will be joined by Dr. Angela Pickles, Clinical Chief Medical Imaging, Eastern Health. LEARN MORE “Regional Health Authorities Available to Media to Discuss Mammography Multi-Patient Occurrence”
August 25, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”
August 23, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is advising we are conducting a preliminary review given a potential issue identified by Central Health with select mammography results. Eastern Health will provide a public update early next week on whether further analysis is required.
Eastern Health appreciates the importance of completing this work in a timely manner to address any potential concerns of patients, and thanks them for their patience. At this time, patients do not need to contact their primary care provider or the regional health authority.
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August 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is providing the Imvamune vaccine for the Monkeypox virus to eligible individuals starting today. This is based on the epidemiology of the outbreak in Canada, and following the lead of other jurisdictions in the country. Eligible individuals include:
LEARN MORE “Eastern Health to Begin Providing Monkeypox Vaccine to Eligible Individuals”
August 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
August 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”
August 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that the COVID-19 vaccine clinic located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s will be relocating to Mount Pearl Square, 760 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl effective August 22, 2022. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Advises Move of COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to Mount Pearl Square”
August 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of upcoming temporary changes at the main entrance of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital to accommodate construction work in the area.
LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes at Main Entrance of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital “
August 18, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is now accepting submissions for the name of the new adult mental health and addictions facility currently under construction at the Health Sciences Complex. The new facility is scheduled to open in 2024.
August 17, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of a temporary change in services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre effective:
LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “
August 15, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
August 15, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”
August 11, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
August 5, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
July 20, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the U. S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U. S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence”
July 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that individuals 50 years and over are now eligible to book appointments for a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Individuals may book appointments at clinics throughout the Eastern Health region by visiting www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/gettheshot/. For some vaccination clinics, appointments may be currently booked to capacity based on initial high demand. Appointments will continue to be added to the online booking system regularly and individuals are advised to continue to check availability.
Individuals may also book a COVID-19 vaccine at a participating pharmacy or physician’s office. LEARN MORE “Individuals 50 Years and Over Now Eligible for Second Booster of COVID-19 Vaccine “
July 18, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “
July 4, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:
LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “
June 30, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the Community Walk-In Clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s, will be closed Saturday, July 2, 2022 and will reopen at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022. LEARN MORE “Community Walk-In Clinic at Mundy Pond Closed Saturday”
June 30, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLOSURE HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED*
PATIENTS IN THE AREA SHOULD PROCEED TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
June 25, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. LEARN MORE “CANCELLED: Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”
June 24, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual CEO Awards of Excellence. The awards were given today during a special event to celebrate Employee Recognition Week 2022, which runs from June 20 to 24. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Announces CEO Awards of Excellence”
June 23, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises residents in the area serviced by Smith’s Ambulance Service to call 911 instead of (709) 759-2691 beginning Friday, June 24, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. There is no change to ambulance service coverage. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Reminds Residents to Call 911 for Emergency Services”
June 23, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
June 22, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:
LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “
June 21, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is pleased to announce the official launch of its Healthy Food Policy for Retail. The policy focuses on offering food and beverages consistent with Canada’s Food Guide and applies to all cafeterias, canteens, vending machines and gift shops/auxiliaries in Eastern Health facilities. The policy will be implemented across the region over the next three years. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Announces Launch of Healthy Food Policy “
June 17, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health informs the public of upcoming temporary changes at the main entrance of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. Beginning at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 18, 2022, a crane will be on site. Work is expected to last approximately two hours. During this time, access to the main entrance via St. Clare Avenue will be closed. Patients and visitors will be directed to the main visitor parking lot off Ricketts Road. Pedestrian access will be available via Ricketts Road. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes at Main Entrance of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital “
Community Walk-In Clinic at Mundy Pond Closed Saturday
June 17, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the Community Walk-In Clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s, will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, June 18, 2022) and will reopen at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022. LEARN MORE “Community Walk-In Clinic at Mundy Pond Closed Saturday”
June 17, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is advising of the temporary move of the “Graces” monument from outside the main entrance of the Health Sciences Centre to outside of the neighbouring Nuclear and Molecular Medicine facility. The move, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 18, 2022, is necessary to facilitate construction work in the area for the upcoming redevelopment of the emergency department. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Advises on the Temporary Move of the “Graces” Monument “
June 17, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that it is extending its online appointment-based system for outpatient blood collection to include the Waterford Hospital in St. John’s. Patients/clients of the Waterford Hospital, as well as St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and the Major’s Path Clinic, are able to view, select and book an available time for their appointment directly on the Eastern Health website. LEARN MORE “Online Appointment-Based System for Blood Collection Expanded to Include Waterford Hospital “
June 9, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that X-ray services at the Waterford Hospital in St. John’s will be closed tomorrow (Friday, June 10, 2022) beginning at 11:00 a.m. due to scheduled equipment maintenance and upgrades. LEARN MORE “Waterford Hospital X-ray Services Temporarily Closed on Friday for Scheduled Maintenance “
May 31, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that visitor restrictions are temporarily in place on the Medical/Surgical Unit at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre due to cases of COVID-19 among patients. LEARN MORE “Visitor Restrictions in Place at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre”
May 30, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health provides the public with the following update following a fire which occurred on one of the inpatient units at the Waterford Hospital on Saturday, May 28, 2022. LEARN MORE “Update on Visitor Restrictions and Resumption of Outpatient Services at Waterford Hospital”
May 20, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that visitor restrictions are in place on units 3 north south and 3 east west at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home in St. John’s, due to an increase in gastrointestinal illness. Immediate family members should contact the site directly at 709-752-8752 for further information. LEARN MORE “Visitor Restrictions in Place at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home”
May 20, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: On Sunday, May 22, 2022, St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s will celebrate 100 years of providing health-care services to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. LEARN MORE “St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital Marks 100 Years”
May 18, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is pleased to announce the opening of the Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in Bonavista today, May 18, 2022. The centre provides centralized access to primary health-care services, public health, home and community supports, and mental health and addictions services. LEARN MORE “Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in Bonavista Now Open”
April 26, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that services normally offered at the Recovery Centre at 80 Charter Avenue in St. John’s are being temporarily relocated to 222 Lemarchant Road beginning April 26, 2022. LEARN MORE “Temporary Relocation of Recovery Centre Services”
April 13, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that temporary visitor restrictions are in place in units/areas at several long-term and acute care facilities across the region due to cases of COVID-19 among residents/patients. The public is reminded that information regarding visitor restrictions is updated regularly, as needed, and is available on Eastern Health’s website. Please refer to the ‘Visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic’ webpage (https://www.easternhealth.ca/covid19/visiting-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) prior to visiting a health-care facility for full details, including the affected sites/units and contact information. LEARN MORE “Visitor Restrictions in Place at Some Acute and Long-Term Care Facilities”
April 8, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that there will be a scheduled power system upgrade at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, including the Women’s Health Clinic and the underground parking garage. The upgrade is scheduled to begin at 6:00 a.m. this Saturday, April 9, 2022, and last for approximately 16 hours. LEARN MORE “Scheduled Power System Upgrade at Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre”
April 6, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that the Mount Pearl Square Administration Office is now open to the public. LEARN MORE “Mount Pearl Square Administration Office Open to Public”
April 5, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021-2022 Healthy Communities Partnership Fund, which supports local groups and organizations and their work to strengthen the health of communities. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Awards 2021-2022 Healthy Communities Partnership Fund Grants”
April 5, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that outpatient X-ray services have now resumed at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre. LEARN MORE “Outpatient X-ray Services Resume at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”
April 4, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that it is extending its online appointment-based system for outpatient blood collection to include St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s. Patients/clients of both St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and the Major’s Path Clinic will be able to view, select and book an available time for their appointment directly on the Eastern Health website. LEARN MORE “Online Appointment-Based System for Blood Collection Expanded to Include St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital”
April 2, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of changes to temporary visitor restrictions at several long-term and acute care facilities across the region due to cases of COVID-19 among residents/patients. The public is advised that information regarding visitor restrictions is updated regularly, as needed, and is available on Eastern Health’s website. Please refer to the ‘Visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic’ webpage (https://www.easternhealth.ca/covid19/visiting-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) for full details, including the affected sites/units and contact information. LEARN MORE “Updates to Visitor Restrictions at Acute and Long-Term Care Facilities”
March 30, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the ongoing investigation has revealed that additional information was taken during the cyber-attack that impacted health-care information technology (IT) systems across the province in October 2021. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Updates Public on Privacy Breach Resulting from IT Outage”
March 22, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that visitor restrictions are temporarily in place at the following long-term care facilities across the region due to cases of COVID-19 among residents. While visitor restrictions are in place, each resident on the impacted unit or facility is permitted to have one designated visitor. LEARN MORE “Updates to Visitor Restrictions at Long-Term Care Facilities”
February 25, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises of new operating hours for the COVID-19 appointment-based and walk-in clinics at the Village Mall based on current demand. Starting this weekend, the clinics will remain open every second Saturday for first and second doses for individuals 12 years and older, booster doses for anyone 18 years of age and older and pediatric doses. The clinic at the Village Mall will be closed tomorrow and reopen on Monday, February 28, 2022. Individuals who had appointments scheduled for tomorrow will need to rebook. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Announces Changes in Operating Hours for COVID-19 Clinics at Village Mall”
February 24, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that visitation is temporarily suspended on the medical/surgical unit at the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, due to confirmation of 11 cases of COVID-19 among patients and staff. LEARN MORE “Visitor Restrictions in Place on Unit at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital”
February 16, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health would like to advise the public that the COVID-19 vaccination clinics (first and second dose) at 50 Mundy Pond Road (formerly Public Service Commission Building) in St. John’s will move to the Village Mall as of Saturday, February 19, 2022. The clinic will accept walk-ins as well as appointments. LEARN MORE “COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Children Moving from Mundy Pond to Village Mall”
February 14, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the Community Walk-In Clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St John’s, will be closing early at 4:00 p.m. today due to adverse weather. LEARN MORE “Community Walk-In Clinic Closing Early Due to Adverse Weather”
February 11, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of a change in the process for booking outpatient blood collection appointments at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Updates Process for Booking Blood Collection Appointments at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”
February 9, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of updates to visitor restrictions at facilities and sites across the region, as per provincial guidelines starting on Thursday, February 10, 2022. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Provides Update on Easing of Visitor Restrictions”
February 3, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the Emergency Department at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will reopen on Friday, February 4, 2022. Emergency Department services will be available Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LEARN MORE “Emergency Department to Reopen at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne”
February 1, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that there will be an influenza vaccination clinic tomorrow, February 2, at the Village Mall in St. John’s. COVID-19 vaccinations will also continue to be available. LEARN MORE “Appointment-Based Influenza Clinic in St. John’s Tomorrow”
January 31, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that installation of a new state-of-the-art X-ray machine at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre is scheduled to begin on February 7, 2022. The new, fully digital X-ray machine will produce higher quality medical images to support more accurate diagnoses and better outcomes for patients. LEARN MORE “State-of-the-art X-ray Equipment to be Installed at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”
January 28, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of updates to temporary visitor restrictions at facilities and sites across the region, as per provincial guidelines. All health-care facilities remain closed for general visitation with the exception of one support person for each resident/patient, including inpatients in a hospital setting and residents of long-term care homes, personal care homes, community care homes and assisted living facilities. The general public are reminded not to visit any patients or residents during this time unless they are the designated support person for the patient/resident they are visiting. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Provides Update on Visitor Restrictions”
January 24, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises private blood collection services that routine laboratory testing will be accepted beginning Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Private collectors are ask to drop off all specimens before 1:00 p.m. on January 25. Specimens will be accepted during regular hours beginning on Wednesday, January 26. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Provides Update on Private Blood Collection Services”
January 18, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health would like to advise the public that additional COVID-19 first dose vaccination clinics have been added for children between 5 to 11 years of age throughout the region. LEARN MORE “COVID-19 First and Second Vaccination Clinics for Children 5 to 11 Years of Age”
January 17, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the continuation of temporary changes to outpatient laboratory services (e.g. blood collection) across the region for the week of January 17-21, 2022. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Provides Update on Outpatient Laboratory Services”
January 14, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that there will be COVID-19 vaccine clinics taking place on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Marystown and Bay Roberts, NL. Individuals receiving a booster dose must meet the 22-week requirement between the second dose and the booster dose. LEARN MORE “COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics this Weekend in Marystown and Bay Roberts”
January 14, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that there will be a walk-in COVID-19 booster clinic today, Friday, January 14, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bay Bulls Recreation Centre, 48A Cemetery Lane West. This clinic will also provide curb-side vaccines for anyone who may have mobility requirements. Anyone who requires a curb-side vaccine can indicate so to security at the entrance of the recreation centre. LEARN MORE “Walk-in COVID-19 Booster Clinic for Those 30 Plus on January 14 in Bay Bulls”
January 7, 2022: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily diverted beginning Friday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. due to staffing changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. LEARN MORE “Update to Temporary Overnight Diversion of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”
January 7, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that there will be COVID-19 Booster Clinics taking place on Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Clarenville and Marystown and a walk-in COVID-19 Booster Clinic for health-care workers and other essential workers on Monday, January 10, 2022 in Carbonear. LEARN MORE “COVID-19 Booster Clinics for Those 30 Plus in Rural Areas”
January 7, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the Emergency Department at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily diverted beginning Friday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m. due to staffing changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. LEARN MORE “Temporary Diversion of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne”
January 6, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that there will be a walk-in COVID-19 Booster Clinic tomorrow, Friday, January 7, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Waterford Valley High School in St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Walk-in COVID-19 Booster Clinic for those 30 Plus in St. John’s”
January 6, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that Mental Health and Addictions services are proceeding virtually throughout the region. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Provides Update on Mental Health and Addictions Services”