Scheduled Power System Upgrade at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that there will be a scheduled power system upgrade at the Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre in Twillingate on:

Wednesday, October 9 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

During the upgrade period, the site will be supported by emergency power. The emergency department will remain open, patient care will not be impacted and most services will continue with minimal disruption.

Emergency medical imaging and laboratory services will continue to be available; however routine and walk-in medical imaging (X-ray) and electrocardiogram (EKG) services will not be available during the upgrade period. Routine laboratory (blood collection) will be provided until 10:45 a.m. before closing for the day.

Patients and visitors may notice reduced lighting in some areas of the building. Signage will be in place throughout the facility, and staff will be on-site to assist with directing visitors and patients, if needed.

NL Health Services apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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