History

In 1979, Dr. Ann Johnson, a local neonatologist, recognized a need for a specific program in Newfoundland and Labrador dedicated to pregnancy, labour and birth, and high risks infants. This concept was supported by other perinatal care providers and funding was obtained through the provincial Department of Health. The program was officially established in October 1979.

Location

The NLPPP is located in the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre, Health Sciences Centre, in St. John's. Our offices are located on the second (main) floor down the hallway from the "top of the ship" and directly across from the Café in room 2J203.

Mandate

1. A Provincial Perinatal Health Program

2. To provide a follow-up clinic to infants at high risk for developmental delay

Terms of Reference

• Organization and implementation of the Perinatal Follow-Up Clinic for high-risk infants.

• Development of guidelines for perinatal care, including obstetrical and neonatal care.

• Provision of education services and resources to centres providing perinatal care.

• Review and implementation of relevant nationally developed programs, related to perinatal health.

• Prevention and health promotion advocacy in improving perinatal outcomes.

• Facilitation and support of research and quality assurance initiatives, in perinatology and developmental outcomes.

• Development and implementation of a Provincial Perinatal Database System.

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