The Grenfell health services were run by the IGA until 1981. The Grenfell Regional Health Services Board was set up. It was made up of people from Newfoundland and Labrador. The people were given a say in their own health care. The IGA remained to support the work of the new board.

Questions ?

  1. Describe medical services in Labrador before Grenfell arrived.
  2. Where was the headquarters for the Grenfell Mission?
  3. Why did Grenfell help fishermen start cooperatives?
  4. What was Grenfell’s view of church–run education?
  5. How did merchants and government view Grenfell?