Pediatric Services Temporarily Unavailable at Carbonear General Hospital

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that pediatric services at Carbonear General Hospital are temporarily unavailable until Monday, December 16, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Patients in the area who require emergency pediatric services during this time are advised to proceed to the emergency department at Carbonear General Hospital where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary.

Individuals requiring obstetrical services may proceed to the Carbonear General Hospital emergency department as there is an obstetrician/gynecologist available to assess on site. Obstetrical patients who are in closer proximity to another hospital, such as the Burin Peninsula Health Centre, Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, or the Health Sciences Centre or Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. John’s, should proceed there for assessment.

In case of emergency: 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. If you are unsure if you should go to the emergency department, please call the 811 HealthLine or click here.

Other information:

811 HealthLine is available 24/7 to provide:

–          medical advice (including virtual nurse practitioner appointments);

–          health information; and

–          support in a mental health crisis.

For more information, please visit: https://www.811healthline.ca/.  

For the most up-to-date information on temporary service closures throughout the province, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/find-health-care/updates/.

NL Health Services thanks the public for their understanding as we continue to focus on providing safe and quality care for people of the Carbonear area.

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