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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Protocols to Call for an Ambulance on Bell Island During Planned Telephone Disruption”

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. LEARN MORE “Telephone Services Restored at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre “

February 15, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that work is ongoing with the service provider to resolve interruptions to telephone services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre.

During this 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.

LEARN MORE “Interruption to Telephone Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre “

February 15, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the following update to its services today due to adverse weather conditions:

• Breastfeeding support groups are cancelled at the following locations:
  • Goulds Family Resource Centre (2:00 – 3:30 p.m.)
  • Bay Bulls Community Health Office (1:00 – 2:30 p.m.)
    These groups will resume as scheduled next week. Please reach out to your Public Health nurse directly, if needed.
• The breastfeeding support group at Heart’s Delight Town Hall (1:30 – 2:30 p.m.) is proceeding.
• The community walk-in clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, will reopen at 12:00 p.m.
• The blood collection booking office/phone line is closed today and will reopen tomorrow. Appointments can also be made online at https://www.easternhealth.ca/find-health-care/blood-collection/. Blood collection sites are open and appointments are proceeding.

LEARN MORE “Update on Eastern Health Services During Adverse Weather”

February 15, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the following service changes for today (Wednesday, February 15, 2023), due to adverse weather:

• Breastfeeding support groups are cancelled for the morning with an update later this morning. Please reach out to your Public Health nurse directly, if needed.
• The community walk-in clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, will be closed for the morning with an update later this morning.
• Doorways (St. John’s) Counseling Services will be offered by phone or video only. Please call 709-752-4903 to arrange your phone or video session. Appointments are available between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Services Impacted by Adverse Weather”

February 14, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the following service changes for today (Tuesday, February 14, 2023), due to adverse weather: LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Services Impacted by Adverse Weather”

February 11, 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. The updated schedule is 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 “Updated Schedule for Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”

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

 Monday, February 13, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 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 “

February 10, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:

Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 13, 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 an Emergency Department in St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

February 7, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary changes to emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to current human resource challenges. 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.

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

The emergency department will be staffed by a nurse practitioner and 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. 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 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, February 6, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 20, 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”

January 30, 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911 for transportation to a city hospital. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to an Emergency Department in St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

January 30, 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, February 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”

January 27, 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, January 30, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 6, 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”

January 27, 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, January 30, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, February 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. Additional appointments have been added at the family practice clinic for the coming week to meet the increased demand.

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 “

January 26, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of a temporary change in emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre effective:

Thursday, January 26 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, January 27 at 8:00 a.m. 

Monday, January 30 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, January 31 at 8:00 a.m.

During these times, 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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”

January 21, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closures will take place on:

Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 23, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
Friday, January 27, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 30, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911 for transportation to a city hospital. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to an Emergency Department in St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

January 21, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the following service changes for today, Saturday, January 21, 2023, due to adverse weather this weekend:

• The community walk-in clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, will be closed.

• The collaborative team clinic centre, located at 7 Pippy Place, St. John’s, will be closed.

• The COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children aged six months to 11 years old at Mount Pearl Square will be closed. Clients will be contacted to reschedule their appointments. In addition, clients may rebook online at www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/gettheshot/.

• In addition, the planned closure of both the external and internal entrances to the emergency department at the Health Sciences Centre on Sunday, January 22, 2023 has been postponed. This closure will now be in effect as of Sunday, January 28, 2023. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Services Impacted Due to Adverse Weather”

January 20, 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, January 23, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 30, 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. Additional appointments have been added at the family practice clinic for the coming week to meet the increased demand.

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 “

January 20, 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, January 23, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 30, 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”

January 20, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is advising the public that it has enacted plans to ensure continued emergency ambulance services to residents across the region during job action with a private operator.

Eastern Health reminds the public in the case of an emergency to call 911 as opposed to local ambulance operator numbers. NL 911 is ready to redirect calls to the next closest available ambulance provider. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Enacts Plan During Paramedic Job Action”

January 13, 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, January 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 23, 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”

January 13, 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, January 16, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 23, 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. Additional appointments have been added at the family practice clinic for the coming week to meet the increased demand.

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 “

January 13, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of upcoming temporary changes to external and internal entrances at the emergency department of the Health Sciences Centre. These measures are necessary to facilitate construction work for the recently announced emergency department expansion project. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Entrances at Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department”

January 12, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary changes to emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to current human resource challenges. 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.

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

The emergency department will be staffed by a nurse practitioner and 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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”

January 10, 2023– St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of the following service changes due to adverse weather today (January 10, 2023):

• Breastfeeding support groups are cancelled for today at the following locations:
  • Placentia Public Library (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
  • CBS Arena (2:00 – 3:00 p.m.)
  • Thomas Line Community Centre (2:00 – 3:30 p.m.)
    These groups will resume as scheduled next week. Please reach out to your Public Health nurse directly, if needed.

• Mass vaccination clinic at Mount Pearl Square will close at 12:00 p.m.
  Extra appointments have been made available online over the coming days to accommodate those whose appointments are impacted today. Clients may rebook online at:
  • https://www.timefortheshot.ca/ (influenza vaccines)
  • gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/gettheshot/ (COVID-19 vaccines)

• Doorways (St. John’s) Counseling Services will be offered by phone or video only today. Please call 709-752-4903 to arrange your phone or video session. Appointments are available between 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• The community walk-in clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, is closed today.

LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Services During Adverse Weather”

January 10, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the community walk-in clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, will be closed today, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, due to anticipated adverse weather. LEARN MORE “Community Walk-In Clinic Closed Today Due to Anticipated Adverse Weather”

January 8, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that visitation is temporarily restricted at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island due to cases of COVID-19 among residents. LEARN MORE “Visitor Restrictions in Place at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

January 6, 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, January 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 16, 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. Additional appointments have been added at the family practice clinic for the coming week to meet the increased demand.

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 “

January 6, 2023 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, January 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 16, 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”

January 6, 2023 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that obstetrical and urgent surgical services at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre will be limited from Friday, January 6, at 4:00 p.m. to Monday, January 9, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., due to the temporary unavailability of anesthesiology services.

Patients in the area who require obstetrical or urgent surgical services during this time period are advised to proceed to the emergency department at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. LEARN MORE “Temporary Interruption to Obstetrical Services and Urgent Surgical Services at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre”

January 2, 2023– St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closures will take place on:

Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911 for transportation to a city hospital. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to an Emergency Department in St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

December 27, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that visitation is temporarily restricted at U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence due to cases of COVID-19 among residents.

Palliative care and end-of-life visitation should be discussed with the health-care team. Immediate family members may contact their assigned unit or the site at 709-873-4226 for further information. LEARN MORE “Visitor Restrictions in Place at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”

December 22, 2022 – 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from: 

 Monday, December 26, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.  LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre ”

December 22, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from: 

 Monday, December 26, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.  LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne”

December 22, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that emergency walk-in services normally available at the Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU) at the Waterford Hospital will be temporarily redirected to the emergency department at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital from Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. to Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

As there will be no walk-in service available at the PAU during this time, patients are advised to present to St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital where initial assessments will be available. Following initial assessment, patients may still be transferred to the PAU for psychiatric consultation, as needed. LEARN MORE “Temporary Redirection of Walk-in Services at Waterford Hospital Psychiatric Assessment Unit to St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital”

December 22, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that regular hours for some services and walk-in clinics may change due to statutory holidays between Saturday, December 24, 2022, and Tuesday, January 2, 2023.

Community Walk-In Clinic (50 Mundy Pond Road, St. John’s)
• Saturday, December 24, 2022: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 25 and Monday, December 26, 2022: Closed
• Tuesday, December 27 to Friday, December 30, 2022: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 31, 2022: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 1, 2023: Closed
• Monday, January 2, 2023: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Dr. G. B. Cross Walk-in Clinic (Clarenville)
• Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25, 2022: Closed
• Saturday, December 31, 2022 and Sunday, January 1, 2023: Closed

Doorways Walk-in Clinic (80 Charter Avenue, St. John’s)
• Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27, 2022: Closed
• Thursday, December 29, 2022: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, January 2, 2023: Closed

Breastfeeding Support Groups
• The holiday schedule can be found on the Eastern Health website: https://hi.easternhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/12/Holiday-BFSG-Schedule-2022.23.pdf. LEARN MORE “Holiday Hours for Some Eastern Health Clinics and Services”

December 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary changes to emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to current human resource challenges. The temporary changes are as follows:

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 full 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”

December 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closures will take place on:

Saturday, December 24, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, January 2, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911 for transportation to a city hospital. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should proceed to an Emergency Department in St. John’s. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre”

December 19, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that COVID-19 public testing clinics will no longer be set up throughout the province. This includes clinics located across the region in Burin, Clarenville, Harbour Grace and St. John’s. Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are now available to the public and are recommended for use. LEARN MORE “Closure of COVID-19 PCR Drive-Through Testing Clinics”

December 16, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, December 19 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, December 26 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”

December 16, 2022 – 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, December 19, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, December 26, 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. Additional appointments have been added at the family practice clinic for the coming week to meet the increased demand.

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 “

December 16, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place on:

Saturday, December 17, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, December 19, 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”

December 12, 2022 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public that the Community Walk-In Clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, will be closing today at 4:00 p.m., as opposed to 7:30 p.m. The clinic will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. LEARN MORE “Change in Hours of Operation Today at Community Walk-In Clinic at Mundy Pond”

December 9, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of a temporary change in services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre effective:

Monday, December 12 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 13 at 8:00 a.m. 

During this time, 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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre “

 December 9, 2022 – 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, December 12, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, December 19, 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. Additional appointments have been added at the family practice clinic for the coming week to meet the increased demand. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre “

December 9, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, December 12 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, December 19 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”

December 8, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health is providing an update on the privacy breach as a result of the October 2021 cyber-attack that impacted health-care information technology (IT) systems across the province.

In November 2021, Eastern Health first notified the public of a breach of some personal information and personal health information. As the investigation continued and subsequent updates were provided, Eastern Health advised in March 2022 that further patient health and employee information was taken by an unauthorized party.

At that time, the public was informed that this breach included a network drive containing over 200,000 files and that a review was being undertaken to determine the number of files containing personal health or personal information. The review of the network drive is now complete and indicates that approximately 20,000 of these files require notification for approximately 31,500 affected individuals. The majority of those impacted are patients, while approximately 280 are staff or former staff members. LEARN MORE “Eastern Health Provides Update on Privacy Breach”

December 7, 2022 – St. John’s, NL:  Eastern Health advises the public of temporary changes to public parking at the Health Sciences Complex due to the construction for the recently announced emergency expansion project.  These changes will be effective as of Monday, December 12, 2022.

Public parking, previously available in the lower half of the large lot in front of the Health Sciences Centre (located on the left of the entrance on Clinch Crescent), will now be available across the street to the left of the helipad. The public can access this parking lot using the entrance to the right of the helipad on Clinch Crescent. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Public Parking at Health Sciences Centre”

December 6, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that it is dedicating a number of appointments at the community walk-in clinic at 50 Mundy Pond Rd, St. John’s, specifically for children in response to the increase in pediatric respiratory illness.

Any children who are assessed at the walk-in clinic as having symptoms of respiratory illness will be treated on a priority basis. Eastern Health will monitor community need daily and every effort will be made to accommodate patients who present to the clinic, although appointment numbers will be limited based on the number of available providers. LEARN MORE “Community Walk-In Clinic in St. John’s Dedicates Some Appointments for Pediatric Illness”

December 5, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of a temporary change in services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre effective:

Monday, December 5 at 8:00 a.m. to Wednesday, December 7 at 8:00 a.m.

During this time, 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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre”

December 2, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public that the emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, December 5 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, December 12 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”

December 2, 2022 – 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 current human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from:

Monday, December 5, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, December 12, at 8:00 a.m.

The closure of emergency services will allow staff and physicians to focus on primary health care (i.e. family practice clinic appointments). Additional appointments have been added at the family practice clinic for the coming week to meet the increased demand. 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. LEARN MORE “Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre”

December 2, 2022 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises the public of temporary changes to services for the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, effective Monday, December 5, 2022. At this time, some routine surgeries and appointments are being cancelled. Patients will be contacted directly if their surgery/appointment is impacted and will be rescheduled for a later date.

These changes are due to an increase in pediatric presentations to the emergency department and admissions due to respiratory illnesses. Eastern Health staff and physicians continue to meet demand, by mobilizing additional human resources, waiting areas and treatment spaces, to help support the emergency department and in-patient units. LEARN MORE “Temporary Changes to Services at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre”