Update on Services Impacted by Adverse Weather

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public all Eastern-Urban zone community health sites and administrative buildings that had been closed this morning will reopen at 1:00 p.m. today.

The public is reminded that hospitals, the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre, long-term care facilities, the dialysis treatment centre located at Mount Pearl Square and other sites with 24-hour operations remain open, and emergency services continue to be available.

NL Health Services reminds patients and clients to check with their health-care provider’s office to confirm that their appointment is going ahead, and reminds patients and clients that there may be delays. Individuals travelling long distances are encouraged to call ahead to make sure their appointments are not impacted by the weather.

NL Health Services also reminds individuals that if they are not able to present for a scheduled appointment to notify the respective health-care area(s). General contact information is available at: https://nlhealthservices.ca/contact/.

NL Health Services continues to monitor the progress of severe winter conditions closely. Additional information will be provided, as required. For updates pertaining to NL Health Services facilities or its operations, please visit the NL Health Services Weather Watch site, News Centre, or visit NL Health Services’ Facebook page and Twitter/X feed.

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