Public Service Announcements

October 26, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that, effective today, the Village Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be by appointment only and will no longer be accepting walk-ins. Clinics throughout the region continue to offer first and second doses of vaccine to individuals 12 years and older. Individuals may book appointments throughout the Eastern Health region by visiting www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/gettheshot/ or by calling 1-833-951-3904 (toll-free). Eastern Health will continue to monitor this situation.  (more…)

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October 25, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that in-person DoorWays counselling services in St. John’s will resume tomorrow (Tuesday, October 26, 2021) as repairs to the sanitary waste system at Building 532, Pleasantville have now been completed. (more…)

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October 25, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: The crane lift that was scheduled for today (Monday, October 25, 2021) near the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre has been postponed due to weather. This crane lift will now take place tomorrow (Tuesday, October 26, 2021) or the next day that weather permits. (more…)

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October 24, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that in-person DoorWays counselling services in St. John’s will be provided virtually tomorrow (Monday, October 25, 2021) due to repairs to the sanitary waste system at Building 532, Pleasantville. Individuals seeking telephone and/or virtual mental and addiction counselling services are advised to call 709-752-4903 to discuss options and arrange a session.    (more…)

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UPDATE: October 24, 2021 – Eastern Health’s additional drive-through COVID-19 Testing Clinic on the Burin Peninsula on Sunday Oct. 24, is operating extended hours to accommodate the increase demand for testing in the area.

October 22, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is offering a temporary COVID-19 testing clinic on the Burin Peninsula this weekend, in response to a recent rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the region.

Testing is available by appointment only and will be held at the Marystown Community Service Building, 10-12 Harris Drive Industrial Park on:

• Sunday, October 24 from 9:00 a.m. to midnight.

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October 22, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the implementation of temporary visitor restrictions for hospital patients and long-term care and personal care home residents at all facilities and sites on the Burin Peninsula, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and ongoing investigation in the area. Effective immediately, two designated visitors and a support person (if required) are permitted for inpatients in a hospital setting and residents of long-term care homes. (more…)

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October 21, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that, in line with provincial guidelines regarding the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s vaccine passport, visitors to long-term care facilities, personal care homes and community care homes will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical exemption, effective October 22, 2021. (more…)

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October 21, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that influenza vaccination clinics will begin the week of October 25, 2021. (more…)

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October 15, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics are available across the region until October 23, 2021. Clinics will be offering first and second doses of vaccine to individuals 12 years and older. (more…)

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October 15, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that visitor restrictions have been lifted at all units at Saint Luke’s Homes and at Blue Crest Nursing Home. Visiting hours are determined by facility and visitors/support persons are advised to contact the patient’s/resident’s health-care team for further information. (more…)

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October 13, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that COVID-19 vaccine appointments and walk-in clinics continue to be available across the region throughout the months of October and November. Clinics are available for first and second doses for individuals 12 years and older. (more…)

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October 9, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that all COVID-19 vaccine clinics, including walk-in clinics, in the Eastern Health region will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. (more…)

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October 8, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health’s Women’s Health Clinic will hold its annual Women’s Health Day on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Health Sciences Centre. Pap tests will be offered by female staff and are available by calling (709) 777-3018 or (709) 777-7460. (more…)

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October 6, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that it will be offering a mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for residents of Bell Island on Thursday and Friday, October 7 and 8, 2021. The clinic will be offering first and second doses to eligible residents and may also respond to calls as required at individuals’ homes. (more…)

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 October 1, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that visitor restrictions are in place at Blue Crest Nursing Home in Grand Bank, due to an increase in respiratory illness. Immediate family members should contact the site directly at 709-832-1660 for further information. (more…)

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October 1, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that visitor restrictions have been lifted and that general visitation is now open on the 6th and 7th floors at Carbonear General Hospital. Visitor restrictions were originally implemented in these areas on September 29 following positive COVID-19 testing identified at the site.  (more…)

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October 1, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that the demand for appointments at COVID-19 clinics has decreased because of high uptake for first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine across the region. As a result, starting today, October 1, 2021, residents are advised to call ahead to make appointments for the locations listed below as regular clinics at these locations are no longer being offered.  (more…)

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September 29, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that visitation is temporarily suspended on inpatient units located on the 6th floor and unit 2 on the 7th floor at Carbonear General Hospital following positive COVID-19 testing identified at this site. Isolation precautions and testing are being implemented for affected patients. Contact tracing is ongoing and anyone who is considered to be a close contact will be notified. (more…)

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September 27, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises of changes to the hours of operation at the Village Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic in St. John’s, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. (more…)

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September 27, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that visitation is temporarily suspended at Saint Luke’s Homes following positive COVID-19 testing identified at this site. Isolation precautions and testing are being implemented for affected residents. Contact tracing is ongoing and anyone who is considered to be a close contact will be notified. (more…)

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September 24, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health reminds the public of ongoing COVID-19 protocols and guidelines in place at hospitals and health-care facilities throughout the region. These are necessary precautions designed to help keep patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and physicians safe during the public health emergency in support of ongoing quality care for patients, clients and residents. (more…)

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September 23, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: The public is invited by Leslie O’Reilly, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and David Diamond, President and CEO, to attend Eastern Health’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.   (more…)

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September 20, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  To commemorate the children and the families that are impacted by residential schools and to support survivors in healing and reconciling together, Eastern Health will join the Provincial Government in observing September 30, 2021, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a statutory holiday. As such, Eastern Health facilities, programs and services will operate on statutory holiday schedules, which will require changes to patient and client appointments. (more…)

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September 20, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that visitor restrictions have been lifted and that general visitation is now open at unit 2 South at Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion. Visitor restrictions were originally implemented on September 9 following a case of COVID-19 identified in the Eastern Health region. General visitation opened to the remainder of the facility on September 13, 2021. (more…)

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September 17, 2021 – St. John’s: Eastern Health advises the public that tomorrow (Saturday, September 18, 2021), construction will be taking place near the main entrance of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital which will result in the closure of the vehicle thoroughfare from St. Clare Avenue to the main entrance of the facility. Construction will begin at about 8:00 a.m. and continue until approximately 12:00 p.m. (more…)

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September 17, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises of changes to the hours of operation at the Village Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic in St. John’s, on Monday, September 20, 2021. (more…)

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September 16, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that it will be holding a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Avalon Mall in St. John’s on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, 2021. The walk-in clinic will be located on the lower level next to the Lululemon Court at the previous Claire’s location and will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will offer first and second doses to individuals 12 years and older and appointments are not required. (more…)

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September 16, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health is now offering a third COVID-19 vaccine dose to individuals who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, including those receiving immunosuppressive therapies who may have a lower immune response to COVID-19 vaccines compared to the general population.   (more…)

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September 16, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: The public is invited by Leslie O’Reilly, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and David Diamond, President and CEO, to attend Eastern Health’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. (more…)

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September 13, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that visitation continues to be temporarily suspended at Unit 2 South at Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion while general visitation is now open to the remainder of the facility. Visitor restrictions were originally implemented on September 9 following a case of COVID-19 identified in the Eastern Health region and contact tracing is now complete. (more…)

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September 11, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health is advising the public that visitation is currently suspended at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital.  The restrictions are in place due to a power outage affecting the hospital and will remain in effect for the duration of the power outage. (more…)

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September 11, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health is advising clients with scheduled appointments today at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Village Mall in St. John’s of a delayed opening resulting from a power outage.  (more…)

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September 10, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is offering a temporary COVID-19 testing clinic for residents of the Placentia area this weekend, in response to today’s public advisory regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region.

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September 10, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health is seeking the assistance of those who have appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11, to ensure they are able to receive their vaccines in a timely manner, given the forecasted adverse weather. (more…)

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September 9, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that visitation is temporarily suspended at the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion following a new case of COVID-19 identified in the Eastern Health region. The unit affected has been put on isolation and all residents are being tested. Contact tracing is ongoing and anyone who is considered to be a close contact will be notified. (more…)

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September 9, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: The public is invited by Leslie O’Reilly, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and David Diamond, President and CEO, to attend Eastern Health’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. (more…)

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September 8, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that COVID-19 vaccine appointments and walk-in clinics continue to be available across the region throughout the month of September. (more…)

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September 3, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises of changes to the hours of operation at the Village Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic in St. John’s, as well as upcoming COVID-19 vaccine appointments and walk-in clinics in Marystown and Clarenville on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

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September 3, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is offering a temporary COVID-19 testing clinic for residents of the Bonavista area this weekend, in response to today’s public advisory regarding potential COVID-19 exposures.

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September 1, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health has launched an online patient satisfaction survey to seek feedback from patients and clients about their care experience with Newfoundland and Labrador Fertility Services (NLFS). The perspectives gathered will provide valuable feedback, which will be used to help improve the patient experience. (more…)

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August 27, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health informs the public of upcoming temporary changes at the entrance of the emergency department of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. A crane will be on site to lift materials from the roof of the building on Sunday, August 29, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 12:00 p.m. (more…)

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August 26, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises it will be holding a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Pedestrian Mall in downtown St. John’s on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The walk-in clinic will be located at the Scotia Centre on Water Street and will be open from noon to 4:00 p.m. It will offer first and second doses to individuals 12 years and older and appointments are not required.

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August 20, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that due to construction of the new adult mental health and addictions facility, portions of the public parking lot near the main entrance of the Health Sciences Centre will be under construction beginning on Saturday, August 20, 2021. Construction will be ongoing until early September 2021. (more…)

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August 16, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that it is reviewing and consolidating clinics as more people in the region receive their first and second doses of vaccine. This adjustment is based on community need and includes offering walk-in and pop-up clinics. This approach will also assist with managing vaccine doses for full maximization of vials.

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Temporary Closure of Roadway at Health Sciences Centre

August 13, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that Mosdell Drive will be closed from the main entrance of the Health Sciences Centre to Clinch Crescent on Saturday, August 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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August 11, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises it will be holding a pop-up COVID-19 vaccine at the Pedestrian Mall in downtown St. John’s on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The walk-in clinic will be located at the Scotia Centre on Water Street and will be open from noon to 6:00 p.m. It will offer first and second doses to individuals 12 years and older and appointments are not required. (more…)

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August 10, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: While the special measures order for mandatory masks in indoor public spaces has been lifted, Eastern Health is advising the public that masks will continue to be mandatory for clients, visitors and staff in all Eastern Health facilities as well as in congregate living facilities for seniors including personal care homes and long-term care facilities.  

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August 5, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that first and second dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics for individuals 12 years of age and older will be held on Bell Island at the Wabana Town Hall on Tuesday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 11. Clinics will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and can be booked online.

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August 5, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that starting today, the Village Mall in St. John’s will be a COVID-19 walk in clinic for first and second doses for individuals 12 years and older. These walk-in clinics will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. Appointments are not required.

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August 4, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is launching an online breastfeeding support services survey to seek feedback from members of the public about their experiences with breastfeeding support services between February 2019 and February 2020. The survey will collect information regarding the delivery of breastfeeding support services during this period, prior to service interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The perspectives gathered will provide valuable feedback which will be used to help improve the breastfeeding support services offered at Eastern Health.

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August 3, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that first and second dose walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for individuals 18 years and older are taking place at the Glacier Arena in Mount Pearl from August 3 to August 6, 2021. These walk-in clinics will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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August 2, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that there are first dose walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for youth, 12 to 17 years old, taking place across the Rural Avalon throughout August, 2021. These walk-in clinics will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or while supply is available. The dates and locations are as follows:

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July 30, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Effective Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Eastern Health will implement a hybrid model of in-person and virtual emergency services for patient care at the Dr. S. Beckley Health Centre in Grand Bank. This is a temporary measure in response to a physician shortage at the facility.      (more…)

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July 30, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that there are first dose walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for youth, 12 to 17 years old, at the Village Mall in St. John’s on the following dates:

• July 31 and August 1-7, 2021

Appointments are not required for these walk-in clinics for youth. Second dose appointments will be scheduled upon check-in for first dose. (more…)

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July 28, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that additional first dose appointments are available at the Glacier Arena in Mount Pearl until August 6, 2021, for individuals 18 years and older. Those receiving their first dose can also receive an appointment for their second dose. To book an appointment at one of the available clinics, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/gettheshot/.

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July 27, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health is advising that there is a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic specific to youth 12 to 17 years old today, July 27, 2021, at the Village Mall in St. John’s. The clinic is currently ongoing and is scheduled until 5:00 p.m., or while supply is available. There are a maximum of 100 doses available. Appointments are not required for this clinic. (more…)

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July 23, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health is advising that there are clinic appointments available for youth 12 to 17 years old today, Friday, July 23, at the Danny Cleary Stadium in Harbour Grace. Individuals may either drop in to the clinic or make an appointment though the Pomelo system. (more…)

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July 22, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that, in line with provincial guidelines, general visitation is permitted, effective Friday, July 23, for all provincially-operated acute care facilities, health centres and long-term care facilities as well as privately-operated long-term care homes, personal care homes, and community care homes. While restrictions are eased, alternatives to in-person visiting are encouraged such as virtual visits, outdoor visits when possible, and phone calls when possible.

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July 20, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health is reminding individuals of the importance of canceling appointments which are no longer required at COVID-19 vaccine clinics. This may include previously scheduled appointments due to a change in appointment time or location, i.e., getting a vaccine from a physician or pharmacist. Individuals may cancel their appointment through their reminder email, the Pomelo website or by calling 1-800-563-3692 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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July 15, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that it is now offering earlier appointments for COVID-19 second dose vaccines to individuals 12 years of age and older. Starting today, those who are due for their second dose will be able to move their appointment to 28 days after their first dose. Individuals can choose to keep their original appointment if they prefer. (more…)

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July 14, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health continues to offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics for first and second dose appointments in July 2021 in Carbonear, Holyrood, Dildo and Harbour Gace. The dates and locations are as follows: (more…)

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July 9, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health informs the public that the main entrance of the Health Sciences Centre will be temporarily closed on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m. This closure is necessary to accommodate the lifting and installation of new mechanical equipment on the roof near the HSC’s main entrance. (more…)

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June 30, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health reminds the public of visitor restrictions and advises of updates to routine surveillance COVID-19 testing for hospital admissions. All support persons/visitors must continue to register upon arrival to a health-care facility and be screened prior to the visit. (more…)

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June 30, 2021 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public of a new temporary drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic for travellers who require a COVID-19 test upon arrival to the St. John’s International Airport and other entry points into the region. The testing clinic, which is by appointment only, will open on July 1, 2021, and hours of operation are 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., seven days a week.(*Effective July 11, 2021, the hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week, but are subject to change based on demand.) (more…)

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June 25, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that additional first and second dose appointments are now available throughout the region. More appointments will be added next week and people are encouraged to check the Pomelo website. Based on the current vaccine supply, most of the Eastern Health clinics are now offering Moderna. (more…)

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June 25, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that they are arranging vaccine appointments for individuals who have been advised by either public health or their health-care provider that they should receive their first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in a hospital setting, due to an increased risk of a severe reaction to the vaccine. (more…)

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June 21, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of updates to visitor restrictions, effective today, Monday, June 21, 2021. These updated guidelines replace the previous designated visitor process for visiting patients in hospital and long-term care residents. (more…)

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June 18, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health informs the public of upcoming temporary changes at the entrance of the emergency department of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. A crane will be on site to lift materials to the 7th floor of the building on Sunday, June 20, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 12:00 p.m. (more…)

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June 18, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of a reconfiguration in parking lot locations at Dr. L.A. Miller Centre effective Monday, June 21, 2021. The current ‘visitor only’ parking lot will be relocated to the 9A/C parking lot near the Southcott Hall main block, and staff who previously parked at the 9A/C parking lot will move to the former ‘visitor only’ parking lot. This change will result in closer parking to the facility for visitors and clients. (more…)

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June 18, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that the COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for Thursday, June 24 in Ferryland will now take place on Wednesday, June 23. Appointments previously scheduled for June 24 will automatically be transferred to the same time on June 23. If an individual is not able to attend their new appointment time on June 23, please visit https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/gettheshot/ to schedule a new appointment. (more…)

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