Service updates

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at the following Central Zone sites:

A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, Buchans
Friday, February 13 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, February 17 at 4:00 p.m.

Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte
Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, February 16 at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 17 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 19 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, February 20 at 8:00 a.m.

Connaigre Peninsula Community Health Centre, Harbour Breton
Monday, February 16 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, February 17 at 8:00 a.m.

Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, New-Wes-Valley
Friday, February 13 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, February 20 at 8:00 a.m.

Green Bay Health Centre, Springdale
Monday, February 16 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, February 17 at 8:00 a.m.

When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER as usual where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. The emergency department staff will be supported by a physician who will be available virtually.

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 the nearest open emergency. 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/.

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

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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre on: 

• Monday, February 16 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, February 17 at 8:00 a.m.

When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre as usual where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. The emergency department staff will be supported by a physician who will be available virtually.

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 the nearest open emergency. 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/.

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

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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that the Urgent Care Centre, located at 28 Stavanger Drive in St. John’s, will be temporarily closed:

Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Individuals with booked appointments during this time are being contacted directly to reschedule. The Urgent Care Centre will re-open on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. for walk-in services. For more information about urgent care, including how to book appointments at the Urgent Care Centre (St. John’s), please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/servicelisting/urgent-care/.

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 the nearest open emergency. 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/. 

Virtual Primary Care is available to those who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner through video or phone call appointments. For more information, please visit: https://virtualcarenl.ca/virtual-primary-care/.  

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

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