Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association

10/08/2025

In September, the NLMA reached out to each of the province’s major political party leaders requesting their positions on several health care issues.

Their responses are below.

The NLMA thanks the leaders for their responses, which we are sharing publicly, and we invite voters to read the leaders’ positions on issues of importance to physicians.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) is releasing responses received from the political party leaders regarding their positions on health care issues of importance to physicians.

09/30/2025

Today, the NLMA would like to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This day is a time for reflection, learning, and commitment to reconciliation.

We encourage everyone to wear orange and take part in local events that recognize this important day. If you're in St. John's, First Light is hosting the Rally for Reconciliation at the Confederation Building at 2:00 p.m.

To learn more about Indigenous health, visit https://www.cma.ca/our-focus/indigenous-health

To support the work of the Orange Shirt Society, visit https://orangeshirtday.org/

Let us all take time to listen, learn, and act.

09/24/2025

Some recent media appearances from NLMA President Dr. Cynthia Slade.

https://vocm.com/2025/09/16/nlma-deeply-concerned-that-physicians-continue-to-be-excluded-from-overhead-support-from-government/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/slade-physicians-overhead-1.7635343

https://ntv.ca/news/nlma-calls-on-candidates-to-commit-to-extending-overhead-funding-for-doctors/

The province's Medical Association is calling on the leaders of all the political parties to commit to extendi...

09/16/2025

NLMA Calls on Election Candidates to Commit to Overhead Funding for All Physicians who Provide MCP-Insured Services in the Community.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) is calling on all leadership candidates in the provincial election to commit to extending overhead funding, recently announced for independent…

05/14/2025

The NLMA is working on a program to integrate NLPDP authorization request forms with EMRs, which will help enhance efficiency and free up valuable time for doctors.

“As a family physician, I see first-hand the impact administrative burden can have on a medical practice. This integration will help improve physician efficiency in filling out the forms required for patient coverage under the provincial drug plan. By lessening unnecessary paperwork and administrative tasks, physicians can work toward avoiding burnout and can get back to the purpose of medical practice – caring for patients.”
– Dr. David Metcalfe, family physician & NLMA Board Member

Funding for this initiative was made possible by the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank as part of the Health Care Unburdened Grant program.

Learn more:

$10 million in grants: Innovate to cut administrative tasks and enhance patient care in Canada.

05/01/2025

On National Physicians’ Day, we want to express our sincere gratitude to you, the physicians of Newfoundland and Labrador, for your unwavering commitment to patient care, compassion, and excellence in medicine.

As we celebrate your vital role, we also recognize the importance of your own health and well-being. Your resilience is remarkable — but balance and well-being are essential, too.

Together with our partners at the Department of Health and Community Services (DHCS), Memorial University Faculty of Medicine, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS), and the Family Practice Networks (FPNs) we are pleased to announce the Physician Health Collaborative (PHC), a leadership-driven initiative designed to help address the challenges physicians face across our province.

To the physicians of our province: thank you for being the heart of health care and for all that you do.

We honor you today and every day.

On National Physicians’ Day, we want to express our sincere gratitude to you, the physicians of Newfoundland and Labrador, for your unwavering commitment to patient care, compassion…

03/11/2025

Today is a day to recognize the contributions of women in medicine and honour those who paved the way. Thank you for all you do for your community and your patients.

Happy Canadian Women Physicians’ Day!

10/25/2024

NLMA has received funding from the Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank as part of the Health Care Unburdened Grant program to reduce physicians' administrative workload and better support them in caring for their patients. In NL, it will fund integration of NLPDP authorization request forms with EMRs, enhancing efficiency and freeing up valuable time for doctors.

$10 million in grants: Innovate to cut administrative tasks and enhance patient care in Canada.

09/30/2024

Today, the NLMA would like to recognize and honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

We encourage you to take some time to attend local events, learn more, and reflect on the significance of the meaning behind this day.

If you are located in St. John’s, First Light is holding the Rally for Reconciliation from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Colonial Building (next to Bannerman Park). We encourage everyone to seek out information about local events in your communities.

For more information on Indigenous health, please click here: https://www.cma.ca/our-focus/indigenous-health and to learn about the work of the Orange Shirt Society, click here: https://orangeshirtday.org/

06/17/2024

Each year, physicians in Canada spend 18.5 million hours on unnecessary administrative tasks. We need to do better. That’s why we’re thrilled to receive funding from , and as part of the Health Care Unburdened Grant program to help alleviate physicians’ administrative burden through Improving efficiency by integrating authorization request forms with the provincial electronic medical record. This project will lift some of that administrative pressure faced by physicians each day, and allow them to reclaim lost time with patients.

Learn more at:

Improving efficiency by integrating authorization request forms with the provincial electronic medical record

06/12/2024

This year, the NLMA is celebrating its centennial and honouring the incredible work of physicians today, and over the last 100 years.

From cottage hospitals to the establishment of a medical school, physicians have been instrumental in advancing the ever-evolving field of medicine for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) has played a pivotal role in shaping the health care landscape of the province since its inception i...