Public Service Announcements

Visitor Restrictions in Place following Contained Fire at Waterford Hospital

May 28, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that temporary visitor restrictions are in place at the Waterford Hospital, following a fire that occurred on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at approximately 5:00 p.m. Eastern Health confirms that the fire, which occurred on one of the inpatient units at the Waterford Hospital, has been contained. LEARN MORE “Visitor Restrictions in Place following Contained Fire at Waterford Hospital”



Public Service Announcements

Visitor Restrictions in Place at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home

May 20, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that visitor restrictions are in place on units 3 north south and 3 east west at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home in St. John’s, due to an increase in gastrointestinal illness. Immediate family members should contact the site directly at 709-752-8752 for further information. LEARN MORE “Visitor Restrictions in Place at St. Patrick’s Mercy Home”



Public Service Announcements

Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in Bonavista Now Open

May 18, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is pleased to announce the opening of the Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in Bonavista today, May 18, 2022. The centre provides centralized access to primary health-care services, public health, home and community supports, and mental health and addictions services. LEARN MORE “Dr. Hilda Tremblett Wellness Centre in Bonavista Now Open”



Public Service Announcements

Eastern Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Boosters Now Available for Eligible Individuals

May 3, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that appointments are now available for individuals who are eligible for COVID-19 second vaccination boosters. The second booster dose should be administered at a minimum of 20 weeks after the first booster dose was administered. Those eligible for the second booster are:

  • Adults 70 years of age and over;
  • All residents living in long-term care or other senior congregate living facilities; and
  • Individuals 18 years of age and older that identify as Indigenous or live in remote/isolated communities.

LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Boosters Now Available for Eligible Individuals”