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Temporary Closure of St. Lewis Community Clinic

Service Closures & UpdatesPublic Service AnnouncementsLabrador-Grenfell
Posted: September 21, 2023
Due to human resource challenges, emergency and primary health care services for the community of St. Lewis will temporarily be provided by Port Hope Simpson Community Clinic until Friday, September 22 at approximately 5:00 p.m.

In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency or medical non-emergency should call the Port Hope Simpson Community Clinic at (709) 960-0271. 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.

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/

Recruitment efforts for the provision of clinic services in southern Labrador are ongoing.

NL Health Services, Labrador-Grenfell Zone apologizes for any inconvenience these temporary changes may cause.

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