Pediatric Services Temporarily Unavailable at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that pediatric services at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre in Burin will be temporarily unavailable until:

• Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 p.m.

Patients in the area who require emergency pediatric services during this time are advised to proceed to the emergency department at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. 

Individuals requiring obstetrical services may proceed to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre emergency department, where an obstetrician/gynecologist is available on-site to assess. Obstetrical patients who are in closer proximity to another hospital, such as the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville, should proceed to that location for assessment.

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 problem should proceed to the nearest open emergency. If you are unsure if you should go to the emergency department, please call the 811 HealthLine or click here.

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/.

NL Health Services thanks the public for their understanding as we continue to focus on providing safe and quality care for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

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