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Opposition Health and Community Services Critic Yvonne Jones says she is
still very concerned that drastic cuts to the health care system may come as
a result of recommendations made by a group of consultants hired by
government. The Liberal MHA says she is still concerned about possible
clinic closures in her own district despite assurances from the Minister of
Health and Community Services that clinic closures on the coast of Labrador
will not happen. "This is the same Minister who stated as Education Minister
that there would not be any School Board restructuring just weeks before the
restructuring was announced. He is either out of the loop in terms of
decision making or has decisions made for him by the Finance Minister and
the Premier at the last minute. Either way, I will continue to ask questions
on this matter and impress upon government the importance of having quality
health care available in all areas of the province."
The Hay Group Reports on the Grenfell Regional Health Service Board and
the Western Health Care Corporation were released earlier this week after
the Liberal Critic issued a news release which contained information
correctly identifying recommendations contained in one of the reports.
"Despite the drastic increase in health care funding from the federal
government and the improved financial position, I would not be surprised if
this government tried to cut health care services to rural areas of this
province. This is a government that is out of touch with what is happening
in rural areas of the province."
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