Official, Nova Scotia, Provincial
Michelle ThompsonMinister of Health and Wellness; Minister responsible for the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment; Minister responsible for Healthcare Redevelopment
Clarion follows the bills Michelle Thompson sponsored, their remarks in the chamber and the lobbying meetings that name them.
In brief
This is the role we last recorded, and roles change after elections and cabinet shuffles, so check the official source.
- Party
- Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia
- Riding
- Antigonish
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- michellethompsonmla@gmail.com
Remarks in the chamber
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DHW: UNADDRESSED ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY WAIT TIMES - ADDRESS
One of the important improvements - well, two of the important improvements that have been made - Number 1 is the eReferral system. Patients are now put into a centralized referral, in surgeries in particular, and we're…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
DHW: EXCESSIVE AVERAGE AMBULANCE WAIT TIMES - ADDRESS
I'm actually very proud of the work that has happened in the Emergency Health Services file. I think we all should be, in this province. I think the member opposite should be very proud of the work that has happened. We…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
DHW: UNADDRESSED ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY WAIT TIMES - ADDRESS
The implementation of One Person One Record is really an essential part of being able to see first-hand a number of different wait-lists across the province. The majority of specialists do manage their own wait-lists. We…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
ST. JOSEPH LAKESIDE COMM. CTR.: 20TH ANNIV. - CONGRATS.
Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 20th anniversary of the St. Joseph's Lakeside Community Centre, which is being celebrated on September 19th. After years of fundraising, extensive renovations, and tremendous commun…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
DHW: EXCESSIVE AVERAGE AMBULANCE WAIT TIMES - ADDRESS
I think Cape Bretoners should be pleased because we implemented a fixed-wing, non-urgent transfer so that those folks don't need to drive. They can come back and forth to Halifax for tertiary care. We have already said w…
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DHW: WALK-IN CLINICS CLOSING WITHOUT ALTERNATIVES - EXPLAIN
Speaker, it's a great opportunity for me to talk to Nova Scotians about the 80,000 primary care appointments available now, every month, for Nova Scotians across the province. There's a virtual care option. If you need t…
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DHW: WALK-IN CLINICS CLOSING WITHOUT ALTERNATIVES - EXPLAIN
Of course, we're always willing to work with practices as they transition. We have a 1-800 number. The Nova Scotia Health Authority has done incredible work. One of the numbers, which I don't have right in front of me -…
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DHW: NORTH END COMM. HEALTH CTR. PROVIDING HELP - INVEST
I think our government does invest in the North End Clinic, certainly not only in my department but also the Department of Opportunities and Social Development. We try to be good partners to them. We work and meet with…
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PREM.: CONCERNING BEHAVIOUR AROUND HEALTH JOB APPOINTMENTS - EXPLAIN
Certainly there are different types of expertise, different types of expertise in leadership. Currently the Nova Scotia Health Authority is run by a physician who is very well-respected, not only provincially but across…
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PREM.: CONCERNING BEHAVIOUR AROUND HEALTH JOB APPOINTMENTS - EXPLAIN
I want to acknowledge that there certainly is still work to do in health care and I think there probably always will be. There are some other things that have gone well. The Need a Family Practice Registry is now at 5 p…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
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