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Service updates
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at the following Central Zone sites:
A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, Buchans
Saturday, February 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. until Friday, February 27 at 8:00 a.m.
Connaigre Peninsula Community Health Centre, Harbour Breton
Thursday, February 26 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, February 27 at 8:00 a.m.
Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, New-Wes-Valley
Friday, February 20 at 8:00 a.m. until Sunday, February 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Fogo Island Health Centre, Fogo Island
Friday, February 20 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, February 23 at 8:00 a.m.
Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte
Friday, February 20 at 4:30 p.m. until Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 25 at 4:30 p.m. until Thursday, February 26 at 8:00 a.m.
When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER 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 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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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of a temporary disruption of X-ray services (walk-in X-ray services) at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre in Gander until further notice. The temporary disruption is due to equipment malfunction.
Emergency X-ray services are not affected at this time. If walk-in X-ray imaging services are required, patients may choose to travel to another health-care facility.
NL Health Services thanks you for your cooperation.
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Visitor Precautions
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that visitor precautions are currently in place for the Bay St. George Long-Term Care Centre in Stephenville Crossing.
Visitation is permitted but reduced to one visitor or support person per patient. The public is being advised about the potential presence of acute respiratory infections in this facility.
For more information, visitors may call 709-637-3999.
If a precaution is in effect, individuals should refrain from visiting when possible, and immediate family members should contact the facility before visiting. If visiting, please follow guidance as outlined by staff, which includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Visitor precautions are a series of infection control measures put in place to reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases which are common in health-care facilities. They are designed to keep residents, families, staff and visitors healthy and safe. For more on infection prevention and control measures, please click here.
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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