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Temporary Closure of Western Bay Medical Clinic Due to Ongoing Wildfires

By Tina Chaulk

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is monitoring the impact of ongoing wildfires impacting areas within the Eastern-Rural and Central Zones. The Western Bay Medical Clinic is currently closed. Health services for patients in the area have temporarily moved to virtual care where possible and patients with appointments are being contacted individually. Health-care services continue …

Update: Virtual ER Availability at Central Zone Sites

By Adam Rendall

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of an update to virtual emergency services within the Central Zone: Green Bay Health Centre, Springdale  All other listed Virtual ER services remain unchanged: A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, Buchans Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre, Harbour Breton Dr. Y.K. Jeon …

Changes to Masking Requirements as of April 28 

By Erin Shea

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of upcoming changes to masking requirements at health-care facilities across the province, effective April 28, 2025.  The public is reminded that self-screening for COVID-19/respiratory illness remains in effect, and visitors/support persons should not visit a health-care facility if they feel ill or are experiencing COVID-19, flu-like or …

Telephone and Internet Disruption Impacting Facilities in the Western Zone

By Jeanette O’Keefe

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that work is ongoing to resolve interruptions to telephone and internet services currently impacting NL Health Services’ facilities across the Western Zone. Several IT systems are currently affected, including Meditech, the main information system used to manage patient care and finance information. NL Health Services has …

Temporary Disruption of Medical Imaging Services at Lewisporte Health Centre

By Erin Shea

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of a temporary disruption of routine medical imaging (X-ray) services at the Lewisporte Health Centre from: • Friday, April 11 at 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. If routine medical imaging services are required, patients may choose to travel to Gander or Grand Falls-Windsor. This temporary disruption …

Virtual Services at Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau

By matt

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises that on-site emergency and primary care coverage at the Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau will be supported through virtual services effective Friday, February 14, 2025.   When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau where there will continue to be …

Update: Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre

By matt

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre are temporarily closed until 3:00 p.m. today (Saturday, February 8, 2025). In case of emergency: Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical …

Disruption to Emergency Telephone Services at Natuashish Community Clinic

By matt

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services advises the public that the Natuashish Community Clinic is currently experiencing a power outage impacting access to the emergency telephone line 709-478-8887. If you are unable to reach the clinic by phone in an emergency, please proceed to the clinic for assistance. Service restoration is expected by approximately 1:00 a.m. …

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Last updated on: March 30, 2025

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