Public Service Announcements

Parking Payment System Updated at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and Dr. L.A. Miller Centre

May 31, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises that, effective Thursday, June 1, 2023, a new pay-as-you-go parking system will be implemented at hospital public parking lots located at both St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and the Dr. L.A. Miller Centre. This system will replace the former metered system at both sites. The parking rate at both sites will be $0.75/hour. Signage is in place to assist. LEARN MORE “Parking Payment System Updated at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and Dr. L.A. Miller Centre”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre

May 29, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the NL HealthLine at 811. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to their nearest emergency department. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Update to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne

May 26, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of an update to the hours of operation for urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne. During the week of May 29 – June 2, 2023, urgent care services will be available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A limited number of same-day appointments are available via phone or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. To make a same-day appointment, patients may call 709-759-2300 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LEARN MORE “Update to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

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

May 26, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, May 29, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, June 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

While emergency services are closed, primary health care (i.e. family practice clinic appointments) continue to be available. To make an appointment for the family practice clinic (in-person or virtual), outpatient laboratory services and ambulatory treatment services, individuals may call 709-873-2330. Appointments for laboratory and medical imaging services are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

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

May 19, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, May 22, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, May 29, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. 

While emergency services are closed, primary health care (i.e. family practice clinic appointments) continue to be available. To make an appointment for the family practice clinic (in-person or virtual), outpatient laboratory services and ambulatory treatment services, individuals may call 709-873-2330. Appointments for laboratory and medical imaging services are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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 ”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Update to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne

May 19, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of an update to the hours of operation for urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne. During the week of May 22-26, 2023, urgent care services will be available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A limited number of same-day appointments are available via phone or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. To make a same-day appointment, patients may call 709-759-2300 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LEARN MORE “Update to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne”



Public Service Announcements

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services Provides Update on Masking Requirements

May 17, 2023: In line with provincial guidelines, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of updates to masking requirements at health-care facilities across the province. In addition, the public is reminded that self-screening for COVID-19/respiratory illness remains in effect and anyone who is feeling unwell or sick should not visit clients/patients/residents. LEARN MORE “Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services Provides Update on Masking Requirements”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre

May 16, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the NL HealthLine at 811. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to their nearest emergency department. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre

May 12, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:

Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Monday, May 15, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the NL HealthLine at 811. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to their nearest emergency department. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Update to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne

May 12, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of an update to the hours of operation for urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne. During the week of May 15-19, 2023, urgent care services will be available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A limited number of same-day appointments are available via phone or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. To make a same-day appointment, patients may call 709-759-2300 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LEARN MORE “Update to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

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

May 12, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, May 15, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, May 22, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. 

While emergency services are closed, primary health care (i.e. family practice clinic appointments) continue to be available. To make an appointment for the family practice clinic (in-person or virtual), outpatient laboratory services and ambulatory treatment services, individuals may call 709-873-2330. Appointments for laboratory and medical imaging services are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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 ”



Public Service Announcements

Temporary Changes to Cafeteria Services at Health Sciences Centre

May 11, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of temporary changes to cafeteria services at the Health Sciences Centre due to a broken water pipe in the kitchen area of the cafeteria. As a result, retail food offerings at the Health Sciences Centre will be temporarily limited. Hospital inpatient food services are not affected.

The water damage was contained to the central kitchen, food pick up and checkout area of the cafeteria. Clean up associated with the water damage is underway. The main cafeteria seating area is unaffected. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Cafeteria Services at Health Sciences Centre”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre 

May 9, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, May 12, 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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre

May 8, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the NL HealthLine at 811. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to their nearest emergency department. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

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

May 5, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, May 8, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, May 15, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. 

While emergency services are closed, primary health care (i.e. family practice clinic appointments) continue to be available. To make an appointment for the family practice clinic (in-person or virtual), outpatient laboratory services and ambulatory treatment services, individuals may call 709-873-2330. Appointments for laboratory and medical imaging services are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre

May 5, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, May 8, 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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Update to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne

May 5, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of an update to the hours of operation for urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne. During the week of May 8-12, 2023, urgent care services will be available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A limited number of same-day appointments are available via phone or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. To make a same-day appointment, patients may call 709-759-2300 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LEARN MORE “Update to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre

May 3, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

          Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, May 5, 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.

LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”



Public Service Announcements, Service Closures & Updates

Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre

May 1, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:

Monday, May 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the NL HealthLine at 811. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to their nearest emergency department. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”