Service updates

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) (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, January 31 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3 at 10:00 a.m. until Friday, February 6 at 8:00 a.m.

Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte
Tuesday, February 3 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, February 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 5 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, February 6 at 8:00 a.m.

Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, New-Wes-Valley
Friday, January 30 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, February 6 at 8:00 a.m.

Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte
Saturday, January 31 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, February 2 at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 5 at 4:30 p.m. until Friday, February 6 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 temporary changes to services at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre.

Virtual ER services will be available from:

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Bonavista Peninsula 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 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 laboratory services (walk-in blood collection) at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre in Twillingate until:

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Emergency blood collection services are not affected at this time. If routine laboratory services are required, patients may choose to travel to another health-care facility. Emergency department and medical imaging services remain operational during the temporary service disruption.

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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that routine (walk-in) X-ray services at the Deer Lake Medical Clinic are temporarily unavailable until Wednesday, January 28, at 8:00 a.m.

If X-Ray services are required, patients may choose to travel to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at 100 Healthcare Crescent. This temporary disruption will not affect laboratory services.

NL Health Services thanks you for your cooperation.

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