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Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician at Calder Health Centre in Burgeo from:
⢠Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, March 12 at 8:00 a.m.Â
When a virtual ER is operating: Residents can proceed to the ER at Calder 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 that routine (walk-in) X-ray services at the Deer Lake Medical Clinic are temporarily unavailable until Monday, March 16 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. This temporary disruption will not affect the services provided by the laboratory department.
NL Health Services thanks you for your cooperation.
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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, March 13 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m.
Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte
Sunday, March 15 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, March 16 at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, March 18 at 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m.
Connaigre Peninsula Community Health Centre, Harbour Breton
Friday, March 13 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m.
Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, New-Wes-Valley
Friday, March 13 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m.
Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte
Monday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m. until Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 18 at 4:30 p.m. until Friday, March 20 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 walk-in X-ray and ultrasound services at Fogo Island Health Centre until further notice.
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 the public there will be a temporary change in emergency services at the Maryâs Harbour Community Clinic from:Â
- Friday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m. until Monday, March 16 at 1:00 p.m. Â
In case of emergency:  Those who feel they have a serious or urgent medical problem should call the Port Hope Simpson Community Clinic at (709) 454-6089. If you are unsure if you need urgent care, please call the 811 HealthLine orâŻclick here.Â
Other information:Â
811 HealthLine is available 24/7 to provide:
- medical advice (including virtual nurse practitioner appointments);Â
- health information; andÂ
- support in a mental health crisis.Â
For more information, please visit:Â https://www.811healthline.ca/.Â
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/.âŻ
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 that work is ongoing to resolve an interruption to telephone services currently impacting Bay St. George Long Term Care Home in Stephenville Crossing.
NL Health Services is working with the service provider to resolve this matter. In the interim, the public can call the temporary switchboard line at 709-646-5800 to have their call redirected.
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.
NL Health Services apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the public for their support.
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Visitor Precautions
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that visitor precautions are in place for A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre in Buchans, effective Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Visitation is permitted; however, the public is being cautioned about the presence of respiratory illness in the facility. For additional information, visitors may call 709-672-3304.
When visitor precautions are in effect, individuals should refrain from visiting unless necessary. Immediate family members should contact the facility before arriving. Those who do visit are asked to 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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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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