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”

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”

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”

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 ”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 ”

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 “

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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. LEARN MORE “Update to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre ”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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

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. LEARN MORE “Update to Temporary Change to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closures of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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. LEARN MORE “Update to Temporary Change to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Change to Urgent Care Hours in Whitbourne”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”

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

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Urgent Care Services in Whitbourne”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre ”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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:

LEARN MORE “Temporary Closures of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Virtual Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre  “

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. LEARN MORE “Update to Temporary Closures of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closures of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closures of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “

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

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. LEARN MORE “Three Additional Dates Added to Urgent Care Services in Whitbourne”

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:

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closures for Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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. LEARN MORE “Urgent Care Services Opening in Whitbourne”

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:

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closures of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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

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: 

During Temporary Closures: 

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency department at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville.  LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”

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.  LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne”

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

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:

During Temporary Closures:

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency department at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “

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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”