Want to know what’s really going on in our health care system?

Look no further than the front lines.

Hear firsthand how overwhelming and unsafe workloads are affecting patient care across the province, as well as the physical and mental wellbeing of our Registered Nurses and Nurse Practioners.

Want to know what’s really going on in our health care system?

Look no further than the front lines.

Hear firsthand how overwhelming and unsafe workloads are affecting patient care across the province, as well as the physical and mental wellbeing of our Registered Nurses and Nurse Practioners.

Stories From A Broken
Health Care System

Silence is no longer an option. Each story shares a personal glimpse into the stark realities of our health care system from RNs, NPs, and patients.

Nancy

Nurse Practitioner, 30 years
Long-Term Care

“There’s just not enough people to look after the humans in the beds – and it breaks all of our hearts.”

Jodi

Registered Nurse, 13 years
Emergency Room

“It’s really within the last year that we’ve seen just a downward turn in access to all care, primary health care, mental health care –just the whole system.”

Nicole

Registered Nurse, 20 years
Rural Newfoundland

“I have two little kids at home, I can’t take that home with me. They can’t see it because I don’t want them to be afraid to come to a hospital.”

Gordon

Registered Nurse, 12 years
Rural Newfoundland

“When you aren’t able to give what you can give, and now take that home with you – it’s debilitating.”

Jason

Patient, Intensive Care Unit, 2021

“Nurses are not normal people – they’re superheroes.”

How You Can Help

Health care is beyond broken – but it isn’t beyond repair.

Our momentum is building. One by one, we all have the power to make a difference and help rebuild health care.

#RaiseYourVoiceNL

Who are you speaking up for? Record a short video that says “I’m raising my voice for…” and share it on your social media channels using the hashtags #BeyondBrokenNL & #RaiseYourVoiceNL

Email Your MHA

Just tell us your riding and click ‘send’. Because there’s power in numbers, and our policy makers are supposed to do be doing what’s best for public health.

Spread The Word

It’s easy to help spread the word. We’ve got multiple ways to #RaiseYourVoiceNL across multiple social media channels and platforms.