Virtual ER Availability at Dr. S. Beckley Health Centre 

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of temporary changes to services at the Dr. S. Beckley Health Centre in Grand Bank. 

Virtual ER service will be available from: 

• Monday, June 2, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, June 3 at 8:00 a.m. 

When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Dr. S. Beckley Health Centre as usual where they will be assessed and transferred to another hospital, if necessary. The emergency department staff will be supported by a physician who will be available virtually.  

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 their nearest open emergency department. 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/. 

  

For the most up-to-date information on temporary service closures throughout the province, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/service-updates/.  

  

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

  

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