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Jones welcomes dialysis unit for Happy Valley-Goose Bay Calls on similar units for St. Anthony and Burin February 10, 2006
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Yvonne Jones, Opposition Health Critic and MHA for the District of
Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair, is welcoming yesterday’s announcement of a
dialysis unit for Happy Valley-Goose Bay, but is calling upon government to
establish similar units in St. Anthony and the Burin Peninsula, areas that
also require the service. "I was very pleased that government listened to the concerns that have been expressed by the people of Labrador regarding access to dialysis services," said Ms. Jones. "Now that it appears government has recognized the need that exists for these services in our province, I am calling upon Minister Ottenheimer to help the people in St. Anthony and the Burin Peninsula. "I have recently written the minister to express my support for establishing dialysis units in these areas of the province. After the death of a friend in St. Anthony, I understand how important it is to have these services available in these regions. Both St. Anthony and Burin need these services. The nearest dialysis unit for each of these areas is hours away. I understand that government has a policy as to how many patients are required for a machine, but similar to the circumstance in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, exceptions must be made to reflect the needs of the people in all regions of the province. "For many people who require dialysis treatment, traveling to obtain the service is extremely stressful. Some people living in St. Anthony and the Burin Peninsula are considering whether they can remain in their communities, or feel obligated to move closer to the service. I applaud government’s decision to place a machine in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, but something must also be done to help people in other areas requiring the same service."
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