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

• Friday, July 11 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, July 18 at 8:00 a.m.

Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte

• Friday, July 11 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, July 13 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, July 14 at 8:00 a.m.

Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre, Harbour Breton

• Friday, July 11 at 8:00 a.m. until Sunday, July 13 at 8:00 a.m.
• Monday, July 14 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, July 15 at 8:00 a.m.

Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte

• Wednesday, July 16 at 4:30 p.m. until Thursday, July 17 at 8:00 a.m.

Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre, Twillingate

• Monday, July 14 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, July 15 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 at the Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre on:

• Friday, July 11 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Routine and emergency X-ray services will not be available at this time. If emergency medical imaging services are required, patients may be transported to another health-care facility. If routine medical imaging services are required, patients may choose to travel to another health-care facility. This temporary disruption will not affect the services provided by the emergency and laboratory departments.

NL Health Services thanks you for your cooperation.

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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises that on-site emergency and primary care coverage at the Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau will be supported through virtual services effective Friday, February 14, 2025.  

When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau where there will continue to be a health-care provider available to support patient care on-site and to assist with virtual care.  

Virtual ERs help ensure emergency care coverage 24 hours per day, seven days per week to emergency departments that may experience challenges with local physician coverage. During a virtual ER, residents can proceed to the ER as usual. There will be a health-care professional onsite, as well as a physician or nurse practitioner (NP) by video. In many respects, a Virtual ER operates the same as a traditional Emergency Room.  

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 emergency department. If you are unsure if you should go to the emergency department, please call the 811 HealthLine. 

Virtual primary care: Provincial virtual primary care services are available to individuals who do not have a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) and have registered with Patient Connect NL. Virtual primary care is an additional service option that can provide diagnosis and treatment for numerous common illnesses with the use of innovative technology. 

Other information:
811 HealthLine is available 24/7 to provide: 

• – medical advice (including virtual nurse practitioner appointments which can usually be accommodated within three days); 
• – health information; and 
• – support in a mental health crisis. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.811healthline.ca/. 

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that laboratory services (blood collection) will be temporarily unavailable at the Mani Ashini Community Clinic in Sheshatshiu. Other services provided at the Mani Ashini Community Clinic will proceed as usual.

During this time, patients may choose to proceed to the Labrador Health Centre in Happy Valley – Goose Bay for routine laboratory services (blood collection).

NL Health Services thanks you for your cooperation.

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of an update to the hours of operation for urgent care services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence. For the weeks of December 25 to January 5, urgent care will be offered by a physician virtually from Wednesday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

NL Health Services also advises the public that going forward, urgent care services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be offered either in person or virtually weekly from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

A limited number of same-day appointments are available via phone or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. To make a same-day appointment, patients may call 709-873-2330 and select option 2.

Urgent care is available to patients with or without a family health-care provider, offers access to same-day, urgent, health-care services and is an alternative to visiting an emergency department for non-emergency issues. Examples of patients who may been seen at an urgent care clinic include those who have cold and flu symptoms, fever, earaches, urinary tract infections, rashes, and minor injuries such as cuts and scrapes. More information on urgent care can be found HERE.

Hours of operation for routine blood collection services at U.S. Memorial Health Centre this week are from 8:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Blood collection services are by appointment only and can be booked by calling the registration desk at (709) 873-2220.

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem, such as chest pain or tightening, stroke, seizure and/or severe head injury, should proceed to the nearest open emergency department in Burin or Grand Bank.

If you are unsure whether you or a loved one should go to urgent care or an emergency department, please call the NL HealthLine at 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours, seven days a week. The HealthLine also has a nurse practitioner (NP) virtual care service that can prevent unnecessary emergency room visits for non-emergent issues. Appointments with NPs over the phone or by video are available everyday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., including weekends. Please note that appointments to see the 811 NP can usually be accommodated within three days. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the NL HealthLine at 811.

At this time and until otherwise notified, emergency services at the site continue to be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. Recruitment efforts are ongoing to resume 24/7 emergency services. 

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that going forward, urgent care services at Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be offered either in person or virtually weekly from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 

A limited number of same-day appointments are available via phone or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis. To make a same-day appointment, patients may call 709-759-2300 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

Urgent care is open to patients with or without a family health-care provider, offers access to same-day, urgent, health-care services and is an alternative to visiting an emergency department for non-emergency issues. Examples of patients who may been seen at an urgent care clinic include those who have cold and flu symptoms, fever, earaches, urinary tract infections, rashes, and minor injuries such as cuts and scrapes. More information on urgent care can be found here. 

Patients with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911. Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem, such as chest pain or tightening, stroke, seizure and/or severe head injury, should proceed to the nearest open emergency department in Carbonear, Placentia or St. John’s.  

If you are unsure whether you or a loved one should go to urgent care or an emergency department, please call the NL HealthLine at 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours, seven days a week. The HealthLine also has a nurse practitioner (NP) virtual care service that can prevent unnecessary emergency room visits for non-emergent issues. Appointments with NPs over the phone or by video are available everyday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., including weekends. Please note that appointments to see the 811 NP can usually be accommodated within three days. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the NL HealthLine at 811.   

At this time and until otherwise notified, emergency services at the site continue to be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. Recruitment efforts are ongoing to resume 24/7 emergency services.