February 28, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health has been advised by the service provider that the work is complete and telephone service has now resumed. LEARN MORE “Planned Telephone Disruption on Bell Island Resolved”

February 28, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that it is modifying its approach to providing COVID-19 vaccine and boosters based on current demand at various locations. By March 1, 2023, some clinics will be relocated to Eastern Health community health offices throughout the region, as outlined in the table below. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Modifies Approach for COVID-19 Clinics”

February 27, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises residents of Bell Island of updated protocols to call for an ambulance during a planned telephone disruption while the service provider completes work. The service provider has advised that work is currently planned to take place tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and lasting for several hours.

During this planned telephone disruption, residents of Bell Island with a medical emergency who require an ambulance are advised of the following protocols:

• Cell Phone: If you have a cell phone, please continue to call 911 for an ambulance.
• Landline: If you have a landline, please call the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre at 709-488-2761 for an ambulance.

The Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre will also experience a loss of internet during this time. LEARN MORE “Temporary Protocols to Call for an Ambulance on Bell Island During Planned Telephone Disruption”

February 24, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health has been advised by the service provider that telephone services are currently operational at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre.

Residents of Bell Island with a medical emergency who require an ambulance are advised to call 911 for an ambulance. LEARN MORE “Telephone Services Restored at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre “

February 15, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that work is ongoing with the service provider to resolve interruptions to telephone services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre.

During this telephone disruption, residents of Bell Island with a medical emergency who require an ambulance are advised of the following protocols:

• Cell Phone: If you have a cell phone, please continue to call 911 for an ambulance.
• Landline: If you have a landline, please call the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre at 709-488-2761 for an ambulance.

LEARN MORE “Interruption to Telephone Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre “

February 15, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the following update to its services today due to adverse weather conditions:

• Breastfeeding support groups are cancelled at the following locations:
  • Goulds Family Resource Centre (2:00 – 3:30 p.m.)
  • Bay Bulls Community Health Office (1:00 – 2:30 p.m.)
    These groups will resume as scheduled next week. Please reach out to your Public Health nurse directly, if needed.
• The breastfeeding support group at Heart’s Delight Town Hall (1:30 – 2:30 p.m.) is proceeding.
• The community walk-in clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, will reopen at 12:00 p.m.
• The blood collection booking office/phone line is closed today and will reopen tomorrow. Appointments can also be made online at https://www.easternhealth.ca/find-health-care/blood-collection/. Blood collection sites are open and appointments are proceeding.

LEARN MORE “Update on Eastern Health Services During Adverse Weather”

February 15, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the following service changes for today (Wednesday, February 15, 2023), due to adverse weather:

• Breastfeeding support groups are cancelled for the morning with an update later this morning. Please reach out to your Public Health nurse directly, if needed.
• The community walk-in clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, will be closed for the morning with an update later this morning.
• Doorways (St. John’s) Counseling Services will be offered by phone or video only. Please call 709-752-4903 to arrange your phone or video session. Appointments are available between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Services Impacted by Adverse Weather”

February 14, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the following service changes for today (Tuesday, February 14, 2023), due to adverse weather: LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Services Impacted by Adverse Weather”

February 11, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of an updated schedule for emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre . The emergency department is open for an extra day as a result of physician coverage being secured. The updated schedule is as follows:

During Temporary Closures:

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency department at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville.

LEARN MORE “Updated Schedule for Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”

February 10, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at 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, February 13, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 27, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

While emergency services are closed, primary health care (i.e. family practice clinic appointments) will still be available. To make an appointment for the family practice clinic (including evening virtual appointments), outpatient laboratory services and ambulatory treatment services, individuals may call 709-873-2330.

Patients requiring emergency services during the closures 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 “

February 10, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:

Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 13, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to an Emergency Department in St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

February 7, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary changes to emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to current human resource challenges. The temporary changes are as follows:

During Temporary Closures:

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency department at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville.

During Virtual Emergency Rooms (ERs staffed by a nurse practitioner):

The emergency department will be staffed by a nurse practitioner and supported by a physician who will be available virtually. Patients are advised to proceed to the emergency department at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency department at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”

February 3, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that 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, February 6, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Family practice clinics, outpatient laboratory services and ambulatory treatment services continue to be available, by appointment, at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne.

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”