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Intermittent Telephone Disruption at Makkovik and Postville Community Clinics

Public Service AnnouncementsLabrador-Grenfell
Posted: May 10, 2024

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public that we are currently experiencing intermittent issues with telephone services at the following sites until further notice: Makkovik Community Clinic and Postville Community Clinic  

In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency, who are unable to reach either of these clinics, should proceed to the clinic. If you are unsure if you should proceed to a clinic, please call the 811 HealthLine. 

Other information: 

  • 811 HealthLine is available 24/7 to provide: medical advice (including virtual nurse practitioner appointments which can usually be accommodated within three days);  
  • 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 in the Makkovik and Postville communities.  

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