Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that as a result of power upgrades being made to the Churchill Falls Community Clinic, the facility will be temporarily closed from:

 Sunday, September 15 at 8:00 a.m. until Thursday, September 26 at 8:00 a.m.

A temporary emergency-only clinic will be established in the ACB Building in Churchill Falls. Please note, non-urgent, in-person primary health care services will not be available at this clinic.

In case of emergency: Patients seeking urgent medical assistance during this time are asked to call (709) 735-0186. Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. If you are unsure if you should go to the clinic, 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/.

For the most up-to-date information on temporary service closures throughout the province, please visit: https://wordpress-968626-4861938.cloudwaysapps.com/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 of the Churchill Falls area.

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