Tony Wakeham has announced his Health Plan aimed at
addressing the critical issue of timely access to health care services.
Menu
Menu
Tony Wakeham has announced his Health Plan aimed at
addressing the critical issue of timely access to health care services.
Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Tony Wakeham (MHA, Stephenville – Port au Port) has announced his Health Plan aimed at addressing the critical issue of timely access to health care services.
“While we acknowledge the long-term vision of the Health Accord to enhance health outcomes over the next decade, we simply cannot afford to wait that long to address the urgent needs the people of our province currently face. Everywhere I go, I’m hearing the same thing – that health care is not there when people need it, and people are suffering and frankly scared,” said Wakeham.
Wakeham points to his extensive background as a senior health care administrator and deep familiarity with the challenges encountered by communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador as the experience required to make health care more accessible in this province.
“Listen – when other jurisdictions are doing a much better job and getting much better outcomes. We need a new approach right now that will improve access to care, and that’s why I’m stepping up. With my years of experience as a senior health care administrator working and living in all regions of our province, I’ve not only seen the challenges firsthand, but I’ve seen what needs changing – and so have the many health care professionals I’ve worked with.”
Wakeham’s plan includes connecting every Newfoundlander and Labradorian with a primary health care provider, without exception, so everyone has an immediate point of contact. He will also establish family healthcare teams across the province within two years and prioritize job offers to healthcare professionals at the start of their training. His plan also emphasizes that we need to do a better job of keeping the experienced caregivers we already have.
“The current health crisis is extremely serious and needs experienced leadership, which issomething I bring to the table. Recognizing what needs to be done, I am stepping up now to take this challenge head on and get people access to the care they need.”
A backgrounder outlining Wakeham’s health plan has been attached.
-30-
“The current health crisis is extremely serious and needs experienced leadership, which is something I bring to the table. Recognizing what needs to be done, I am stepping up now to take this challenge head on and get people access to the care they need.”
