Public Service Announcements

June 2, 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 June 5-9, 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. (more…)

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June 2, 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, June 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, June 12, 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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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.

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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. (more…)

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April 28, 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. Urgent care services during the week of May 1-5, 2023 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. (more…)

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April 28, 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 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, May 8, 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. (more…)

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April 25, 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, April 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, April 27, 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. (more…)

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April 24, 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:

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, April 26, 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. (more…)

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April 22, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that work to replace the Computed Tomography (CT) medical imaging machine at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre will begin on Monday, April 24, 2023. As a result, the Child Rehabilitation entrance is closed.

Visitors and staff are advised to use the main entrances at the Janeway or Health Sciences Centre. Signage will be in place to help direct individuals. (more…)

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April 22, 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. Urgent care will be open for service on Monday, April 24, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Urgent care will continue to be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recruitment efforts are ongoing to secure appropriate clinical staff coverage for Mondays.

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. (more…)

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April 18, 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 closures will take place on:

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 23, 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. (more…)

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April 15, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of an update to a temporary change to the hours of operation for urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne. Urgent care will be open for service on Monday, April 17, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Urgent care will continue to be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recruitment efforts are ongoing to secure coverage for Mondays and will continue until appropriate clinical staff are recruited into positions. (more…)

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April 14, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of a temporary change to the hours of operation for urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne.  While recruitment efforts are ongoing, urgent care will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and is currently unavailable on Mondays until appropriate clinical staff are recruited into positions.

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. (more…)

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April 14, 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, April 17, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, April 24, 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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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April 14, 2023:  Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises that spring COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be available throughout the province beginning on April 17, 2023. COVID-19 bivalent vaccine will be offered as a spring booster dose to those individuals who are eligible:

• Adults 80 years of age and older;
• Adult residents of long-term care facilities and other senior congregate living facilities;
• Adults 18 years of age and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised; and
• Adults 65 to 79 years of age, particularly if they do not have a known prior history of COVID-19 infection.

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April 13, 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:

Friday, April 14, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 18, 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. (more…)

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April 7, 2023: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be closed on Monday, April 10, 2023 due to human resource challenges. Urgent care services will continue as scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday. (more…)

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April 6, 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, April 10, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, April 17, 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. (more…)

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April 6, 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, April 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, April 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. (more…)

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April 3, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: 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 schedule is as follows:

Date	ER Open	ER Closed
Monday, April 3, 2023	8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (the following day)
Tuesday, April 4, 2023	8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (the following day)
Wednesday, April 5, 2023	8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (the following day)
Thursday, April 6, 2023	8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (the following day)

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April 3, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public of continued temporary changes to the emergency department entrance at the Carbonear General Hospital due to construction work. This work is currently scheduled to continue to take place until Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m. During this time, the public is advised to use the second floor Staff Entrance, Door #5 to access the emergency department; this entrance is located in the same area and is to the left of the emergency room doors. Please refer to the photo for more information regarding this location. (more…)

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March 31, 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 human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

 Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, April 10, 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. (more…)

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March 31, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary virtual emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to human resource challenges. During this time, the emergency department will be staffed by a nurse practitioner and a respiratory therapist, supported by a physician who will be available virtually. The temporary change will take place from:

Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients are advised to continue to proceed to the emergency department at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. (more…)

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March 31, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of an update to temporary closures of emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island. The temporary closures will now take place on:

Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Monday, April 3, 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. (more…)

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March 30, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary changes to the emergency department entrance at the Carbonear General Hospital due to construction work. This work is currently scheduled to take place from Friday, March 31, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. to Monday April 3, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. During this time, the public is advised to use the second floor Staff Entrance, Door #5 to access the emergency department; this entrance is located in the same area and is to the left of the emergency room doors. (more…)

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March 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 April 1, 2023, clinics will be located in Eastern Health community health offices throughout the region. As well, bookings for vaccine and boosters have changed for some age groups and locations as outlined in the table below. (more…)

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March 27, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health 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 closures will take place on:

• Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
• Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
• Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, April 3, 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. (more…)

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March 27, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary closures of emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to human resource challenges. The temporary closures are as follows:

Friday, March 31, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Eastern Health advises the public that in-person and telephone primary health-care appointments will be available at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre from Monday, March 20, 2023 to Friday, March 31, 2023, for patients with or without a family doctor.  Primary health-care appointments would be the best option for individuals who are unwell but do not need to be seen within 24-hours, such as a fever, sinus infection, and medication refills. To book an appointment, please call 709-468-7881. The recruitment of two additional physicians for the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will assist to increase available appointment times in the near future.

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. (more…)

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March 24, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the Community Walk-In Clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s, will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, March 25, 2023) due to impending adverse conditions, and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023. (more…)

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March 24, 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 human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

 Monday, March 27, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

For information on services while the emergency department is closed (such as primary health care/family practice clinic, 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. (more…)

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March 22, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that three additional dates have been added to the schedule for urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne: Wednesday, March 22; Friday, March 31; and Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

These dates are in addition to regular hours of operation for urgent care services at the health centre, which are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 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. (more…)

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March 17, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary closures for emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to human resource challenges. The temporary closures are as follows:

Date	Service Availability/Hours
Monday, March 20, 2023	CLOSED until 8:00 a.m. OPEN starting at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023	OPEN until 8:00 a.m. CLOSED starting at 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023	CLOSED until 8:00 a.m. OPEN starting at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 23, 2023	OPEN
Friday, March 24, 2023	OPEN
Saturday, March 25, 2023	OPEN
Sunday, March 26, 2023	OPEN

Eastern Health advises the public that in-person and telephone primary health-care appointments will be available at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre from Monday, March 20, 2023 to Friday, March 31, 2023, for patients with or without a family doctor.  Primary health-care appointments would be the best option for individuals who are unwell but do not need to be seen within 24-hours, such as a fever, sinus infection, and medication refills. To book an appointment, please call 709-468-7881.

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. (more…)

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March 16, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health 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:

Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Friday, March 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. (more…)

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March 16, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the following update to its services for the remainder of the day (Wednesday, March 16, 2023) due to adverse weather conditions:

• Doorways Counselling Services in St. John’s and all rural areas, will be offered by phone or video due to adverse weather condition. To arrange an appointment, please visit the Doorways website for phone numbers.
• Urgent care services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne are closed. 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.

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March 10, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will open as of Monday, March 13, 2023. Hours of operation will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hours will expand based on community need and recruitment.

A limited number of same-day appointments will be 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. Patients should enter the facility through the main entrance for urgent care appointments. (more…)

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March 10, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary changes to emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to human resource challenges. The temporary changes are as follows:

Date	Service Availability/Hours
Monday, March 13, 2023	CLOSED until 8:00 a.m. OPEN starting at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023	OPEN until 8:00 a.m. NP/Virtual ER starting at 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023	NP/Virtual ER until 8:00 a.m. OPEN starting at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 16, 2023	OPEN
Friday, March 17, 2023	OPEN until 8:00 a.m. CLOSED starting at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 18, 2023	CLOSED
Sunday, March 19, 2023	CLOSED

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

During a NP/virtual ER, the emergency department will be staffed by a nurse practitioner, 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.

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. (more…)

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March 10, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health 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 closures will take place on:

Friday, March 10, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Monday, March 13, 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. (more…)

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March 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 human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

 Monday, March 13, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 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. (more…)

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March 3, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closures are as follows: 

Date	Service Availability/Hours
Monday, March 6, 2023	OPEN until 8:00 a.m.  CLOSED starting at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023	CLOSED
Wednesday, March 8, 2023	CLOSED
Thursday, March 9, 2023	CLOSED until 8:00 a.m.  OPEN at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, March 10, 2023	OPEN until 8:00 a.m.  CLOSED starting at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 11, 2023	CLOSED
Sunday, March 12, 2023	CLOSED

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.  (more…)

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March 3, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health 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, March 6, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. to Wednesday, March 8, 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.  (more…)

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March 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 human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, March 6, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 13, 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. (more…)

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March 2, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that there has been a change to the provision of ambulance services in the Whitbourne area. Eastern Health is ensuring the continuation of emergency and routine ambulance service coverage to the region and there are no changes to service levels.

Residents are advised to continue to call 911 in the event of an emergency. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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February 28, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health 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, March 1, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. to Thursday, March 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. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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February 24, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary changes for emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre. The temporary changes are as follows:

Date	Service Availability/Hours
Monday, February 27, 2023	CLOSED until 8:00 a.m. OPEN starting at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023	OPEN until 8:00 a.m. CLOSED starting at 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023	CLOSED until 8:00 a.m. OPEN at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 2, 2023	OPEN until 8:00 a.m. CLOSED starting at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, March 3, 2023	CLOSED until 8:00 a.m. OPEN at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 4, 2023	OPEN until 8:00 a.m. CLOSED starting at 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 5, 2023	CLOSED until 8:00 a.m. OPEN at 8:00 a.m.

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. (more…)

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February 24, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health 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:

Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 27, 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 their nearest emergency department. (more…)

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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. (more…)

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February 24, 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 human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

 Monday, February 27, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, March 13, 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. (more…)

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February 21, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health 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 updated hours for the temporary closure are as follows:

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. During the ongoing 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.

Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to their nearest emergency department. (more…)

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February 20, 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 on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The updated schedule is as follows:

Date	Service Availability/Hours
Tuesday, February 21, 2023	CLOSED until 8:00 a.m. OPEN starting at 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023	OPEN
Thursday, February 23, 2023	OPEN until 8:00 a.m. CLOSED starting at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, February 24, 2023	CLOSED
Saturday, February 25, 2023	CLOSED
Sunday, February 26, 2023	CLOSED

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. (more…)

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