Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is hosting public tours at the new emergency department located at the Health Sciences Centre, 300 Prince Phillip Drive in St. John’s. The new emergency department opens for patient care on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Tours will be available on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting every half hour. 

NL Health Services’ staff will lead the tours and be available to answer questions about the new emergency department.  

Visitors are advised to use the entrance of the new emergency department at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s to access the tour (see attached photo). 

The first stage of the new emergency department includes a new entrance and waiting area for patients, high-acuity/trauma area, assessment unit and ambulance garage. These new areas have been designed using current best practices and include larger treatment rooms, increased privacy through private patient rooms, improved accessibility, modern equipment, and enhanced workspaces for staff. The upgrades will enhance safety and provide a more efficient, and more patient-centered environment while supporting the delivery of complex emergency care.

Additional information, including a notice regarding the new entrance, will be provided closer to the opening date.

Note to media: This public event is intended for community members to view the new emergency department.

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