By matt
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that, effective May 22, 2024, individuals who call the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook for an ambulance in a medical emergency will be directed to hang up and call 911. As of May 22, 2024, emergency ambulance services will be arranged through the Provincial Medical …
By matt
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services welcomes the news by the Provincial Government on May 14, 2024 announcing changes to the age requirements for breast cancer screening. This is good news for patients and we are pleased to provide an update on how this change will be operationalized within the health-care system. At this time, …
By matt
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of an update to the availability of emergency services at Bonne Bay Health Centre. The emergency department (ED) will now be staffed with an on-site physician on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15. Non-emergent patients are reminded that the 811 HealthLine is available 24/7 to provide: …
By matt
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of the following temporary changes to the availability of emergency services at Lewisporte Health Centre due to human resource challenges. On-site emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician from: Tuesday, May 14 at 8:00 a.m. until Thursday, May 16 at 8:00 a.m. When …
By matt
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is providing an update on the outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in the eastern zones of the province. NL Health Services’ Medical Officer of Health and Communicable Disease Control team are continuing to work with other health-care professionals to monitor and respond to this evolving situation, investigate the cases …
By matt
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is advising the public that we are currently experiencing intermittent issues with telephone services at the following sites until further notice: Makkovik Community Clinic and Postville Community Clinic In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency, who are unable to reach either of these clinics, should proceed to the …
By matt
Newfoundland Labrador (NL) Health Services – Western Zone is advising that the cafeteria at Western Memorial Regional Hospital located in Corner Brook will be closing effective May 12, 2024. There will be food and beverage options available in vending machines at the current hospital location until Sunday June 2, 2024. Food services for inpatients will …
By matt
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that the water main break affecting the community walk-in clinic, refugee health clinic and harm reduction clinic located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s, has been resolved. In-person service at the community walk-in clinic will resume from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. today, May …
By matt
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that the community walk-in clinic, refugee health clinic and harm reduction clinic, located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s, will be temporarily closed until further notice due to a water main break in the area. An update will be provided once service is restored. …
By matt
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is experiencing a temporary change of service at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders due to human resources challenges. On-site emergency services for this site will be supported through a Virtual ER physician on: Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until Monday, May 6, 2024 at …
Last updated on: March 30, 2025