Month: October 2022


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre

October 28, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, October 31 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients requiring emergency services should call 911 or proceed to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, or the Dr. S. Beckley Clinic in Grand Bank if they feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne

October 28, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, October 31 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, November 7 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911 and those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency department in Carbonear, Placentia or St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne”


News Releases

New Advanced Radiation System Improves Care for Cancer Patients

October 28, 2022 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health is pleased to announce that the Provincial Cancer Care Program has a new radiation treatment suite that features a TrueBeam Radiation Therapy System. This leading-edge radiation treatment unit builds upon the treatment technology already in place at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre to provide further customized care to patients with cancers. The TrueBeam System is safe, reliable and delivers radiation treatments quickly and with high precision. LEARN MORE “New Advanced Radiation System Improves Care for Cancer Patients”


News Releases

Eastern Health Hosting Living Lab Health Innovation Summit

October 26, 2022 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health is hosting its annual living lab health innovation summit on October 26 and 27, 2022 at the new Health Innovation and Acceleration Centre, a space for Eastern Health and its innovation partners. This year’s theme is ‘Driving Value and Innovative Solutions through Collaborative Community Care.’ Over the course of two days, keynote speakers, presenters and panel discussions will explore and report on innovative ways to deliver primary health-care services, and various sessions will highlight achievements with innovation activities taking place in Newfoundland and Labrador. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Hosting Living Lab Health Innovation Summit”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre

October 25, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Wednesday, October 26 at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, October 27 at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, October 29 at 8:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 30 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients requiring emergency services should call 911 or proceed to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, or the Dr. S. Beckley Clinic in Grand Bank if they feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre

October 21, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, October 24 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 25 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients requiring emergency services should call 911 or proceed to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, or the Dr. S. Beckley Clinic in Grand Bank if they feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne

October 21, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

 Monday, October 24 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, October 31 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911 and those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency department in Carbonear, Placentia or St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne”


Public Advisories

Regional Health Authorities Following Up with Mammography Patients

October 21, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Three regional health authorities (Eastern Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health and Western Health) advised today that the review of mammography images read on 3-megapixel monitors instead of 5-megapixel monitors is now completed and follow-up with patients who required further assessment is ongoing.

Of 10,883 patients who had their mammogram images reviewed, 10,845 patients have been reviewed with no change. Of the 38 patients who require further assessment, 20 of these patients have had their follow up complete with no change to their reports. The other 18 patients are in various stages of follow-up which includes the following steps:

  • contacted patients’ primary health-care providers;
  • contacted patients by phone;
  • contacted patients with a follow-up letter outlining next steps.

LEARN MORE “Regional Health Authorities Following Up with Mammography Patients”


News Releases

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program Receives Highest Accreditation and Approval Awards

October 21, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health announced today that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Collaborative) Program, offered by the Centre for Nursing Studies, has received seven-year approval status from the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) with a score of 100 per cent. The Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS) has also received a seven-year accreditation status from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) in July of this year.

“These outstanding accreditation and approval outcomes affirm the high quality of nursing education offered in this province,” said Debbie Walsh, Vice President of Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Officer with the Centre for Nursing Studies. “Congratulations to faculty, staff, students and all those involved on this incredible achievement. This rating formally tells our stakeholders that the quality of education being received by the students here at CNS is top tier, which gives me comfort to know that our nurses are learning the best practices from the best faculty and staff that Canada has to offer.” LEARN MORE “Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program Receives Highest Accreditation and Approval Awards”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre

October 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Thursday, October 20 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, October 21 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients requiring emergency services should call 911 or proceed to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, or the Dr. S. Beckley Clinic in Grand Bank if they feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre

October 17, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Tuesday, October 18 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, October 19 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients requiring emergency services should call 911 or proceed to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, or the Dr. S. Beckley Clinic in Grand Bank if they feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre

October 14, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, October 17 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 18 at 8:00 a.m. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”


Public Service Announcements

Eastern Health Offers Influenza Vaccination Clinics

October 14, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that influenza (flu) vaccination clinics will begin to roll throughout the region starting Monday, October 17, 2022. Flu vaccination clinics are available by appointment only.

Appointment times, as well dates and locations for flu clinics, can be found on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s website at https://www.timefortheshot.ca/. Those unable to schedule an appointment online can book by calling 1-833-951-3904 (toll-free). LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Offers Influenza Vaccination Clinics”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne

October 14, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

  • Monday, October 17 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, October 24 at 8:00 a.m.

LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne”


Public Advisories

Regional Health Authorities Complete Review of Mammography Images

October 13, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Three regional health authorities (Eastern Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health and Western Health) advised today that the review of mammography images read on 3-megapixel monitors instead of 5-megapixel monitors is near completion. On August 23, 2022, the three regional health authorities initiated this review and are continuing to take all the required steps to gather information including conducting a multi-RHA internal quality review, which will be completed in a timely and thorough manner.

The below table outlines the number of patients who have had their mammograms reviewed requiring no change, as of Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Of 10,883 patients, 10,845 patients have been reviewed with no change, with 38 patients who require further assessment. The percentage of patients requiring follow-up remains stable at 0.3 per cent. LEARN MORE “Regional Health Authorities Complete Review of Mammography Images”


Public Service Announcements

Eastern Health Expands Hours of Operation for Community Walk-In Clinic in St. John’s

October 11, 2022 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that it is expanding the hours of its community walk-in clinic at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, starting on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The clinic is open to individuals in the metro area who do not have a family health-care provider.

The clinic will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the possibility of expanded hours based on community need. The clinic is walk-in only at this time with a limited number of appointments that will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Expands Hours of Operation for Community Walk-In Clinic in St. John’s”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre

October 11, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Wednesday, October 12 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, October 14 at 8:00 p.m.

Patients requiring emergency services should call 911 or proceed to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, or the Dr. S. Beckley Clinic in Grand Bank if they feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne

October 7, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

  • Monday, October 10 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, October 17 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911 and those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency department in Carbonear, Placentia or St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne”


Public Advisories

Regional Health Authorities Provide Update on Mammography Review

October 6, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Three regional health authorities (Eastern Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health and Western Health) are providing an update on the ongoing mammography review for patients. To date, approximately 93 per cent of patients have had their mammography reviews completed.

The below table outlines the number of patients who have had their mammograms reviewed requiring no change, as of Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Of 10,883 patients, 10,084 patients have been reviewed with no change, with 33 patients who require further assessment. The percentage of patients requiring follow-up remains stable at 0.3 per cent. LEARN MORE “Regional Health Authorities Provide Update on Mammography Review”


Public Service Announcements

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre

October 4, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Wednesday, October 5 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, October 12 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients requiring emergency services should call 911 or proceed to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre, or the Dr. S. Beckley Clinic in Grand Bank if they feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”