Temporary Changes to Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre 

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of temporary changes to emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre due to human resource challenges:

• Temporary virtual emergency services will be in place from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 to 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023. 

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. 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.

• Emergency services will be temporarily closed from 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023 to 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

During the temporary closure, 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.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. If you are unsure whether you or a loved one should go to the Emergency Department or you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the NL HealthLine at 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours, seven days a week. The HealthLine also has a nurse practitioner (NP) virtual care service that can prevent unnecessary emergency room visits for non-emergent issues. Appointments with NPs over the phone or by video are available every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., including weekends. Please note that appointments to see the 811 NP can usually be accommodated within three days.

Changes in service may also impact admissions to hospital. NL Health Services thanks the public for their understanding as we continue to remain focused on the safe delivery of care for the people of the Bonavista area.

For the most up-to-date information on temporary service closures in the eastern zones, please visit: https://www.easternhealth.ca/prc/service-closures-and-updates/.

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