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Temporary Closure of Emergency Services at St. Lewis Community Clinic

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public there will be a temporary change in emergency services at the St. Lewis Community Clinic on:

Thursday, May 14 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

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 call the Port Hope Simpson Community Clinic at (709) 960-0271. If you are unsure if you need urgent care, 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/.

Virtual Primary Care is available to those who do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner through video or phone call appointments. For more information, please visit: https://virtualcarenl.ca/virtual-primary-care/

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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Published on: May 14, 2026

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