Public Service Announcements

Temporary Changes at Emergency Entrance of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital

August 27, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health informs the public of upcoming temporary changes at the entrance of the emergency department of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. A crane will be on site to lift materials from the roof of the building on Sunday, August 29, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 12:00 p.m. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes at Emergency Entrance of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital”



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Eastern Health Offering Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Pedestrian Mall

August 26, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises it will be holding a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Pedestrian Mall in downtown St. John’s on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The walk-in clinic will be located at the Scotia Centre on Water Street and will be open from noon to 4:00 p.m. It will offer first and second doses to individuals 12 years and older and appointments are not required.

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Construction Work to Take Place on Health Sciences Centre Parking Lot

August 20, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that due to construction of the new adult mental health and addictions facility, portions of the public parking lot near the main entrance of the Health Sciences Centre will be under construction beginning on Saturday, August 20, 2021. Construction will be ongoing until early September 2021. LEARN MORE “Construction Work to Take Place on Health Sciences Centre Parking Lot”



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Eastern Health Modifies Approach to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

August 16, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that it is reviewing and consolidating clinics as more people in the region receive their first and second doses of vaccine. This adjustment is based on community need and includes offering walk-in and pop-up clinics. This approach will also assist with managing vaccine doses for full maximization of vials.

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Eastern Health Offering Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Pedestrian Mall

August 11, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises it will be holding a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine at the Pedestrian Mall in downtown St. John’s on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The walk-in clinic will be located at the Scotia Centre on Water Street and will be open from noon to 6:00 p.m. It will offer first and second doses to individuals 12 years and older and appointments are not required. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Offering Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Pedestrian Mall”



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Masking Requirements Continue at All Eastern Health Facilities 

August 10, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: While the special measures order for mandatory masks in indoor public spaces has been lifted, Eastern Health is advising the public that masks will continue to be mandatory for clients, visitors and staff in all Eastern Health facilities as well as in congregate living facilities for seniors including personal care homes and long-term care facilities.  

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Eastern Health Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics on Bell Island

August 5, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that first and second dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics for individuals 12 years of age and older will be held on Bell Island at the Wabana Town Hall on Tuesday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 11. Clinics will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and can be booked online.

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Eastern Health Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-in Clinics at the Village Mall

August 5, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that starting today, the Village Mall in St. John’s will be a COVID-19 walk in clinic for first and second doses for individuals 12 years and older. These walk-in clinics will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. Appointments are not required.

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Eastern Health Launches Breastfeeding Support Services Survey

August 4, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is launching an online breastfeeding support services survey to seek feedback from members of the public about their experiences with breastfeeding support services between February 2019 and February 2020. The survey will collect information regarding the delivery of breastfeeding support services during this period, prior to service interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The perspectives gathered will provide valuable feedback which will be used to help improve the breastfeeding support services offered at Eastern Health.

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Eastern Health Offering Adult COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-in Clinics at the Glacier

August 3, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that first and second dose walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for individuals 18 years and older are taking place at the Glacier Arena in Mount Pearl from August 3 to August 6, 2021. These walk-in clinics will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Eastern Health Offering Youth COVID-19 Walk-in Vaccine Clinics (Rural Avalon)

August 2, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that there are first dose walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for youth, 12 to 17 years old, taking place across the Rural Avalon throughout August, 2021. These walk-in clinics will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or while supply is available. The dates and locations are as follows:

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