April 14, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, April 17, 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 the nearest open emergency department at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville.If you are unsure whether you or a loved one should go to the Emergency Department or you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the NL HealthLine at 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours, seven days a week. The HealthLine also has a nurse practitioner (NP) virtual care service that can prevent unnecessary emergency room visits for non-emergent issues. Appointments with NPs over the phone or by video are available every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., including weekends. Please note that appointments to see the 811 NP can usually be accommodated within three days.
Changes in service may also impact admissions to hospital. Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services thanks the public for their understanding as we continue to remain focused on the safe delivery of care for the people of the Bonavista area.
For the most up-to-date information on temporary service closures in the eastern zones, please visit: https://www.easternhealth.ca/prc/service-closures-and-updates/.
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