Service updates

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public of an update to emergency services within the Central Zone for the period of August 23 to August 28: 

Temporary Closure 

Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte 

• Saturday, August 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte

• Sunday, August 24 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, August 25 at 8:00 a.m.

Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre, Harbour Breton

• Friday, August 22 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, August 23 at 8:00 a.m.

• Monday, August 25 at 8:00 a.m. until Tuesday, August 26 at 8:00 a.m.

• Wednesday, August 27 at 8:00 a.m. until Thursday, August 28 at 8:00 a.m.

Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte

• Tuesday, August 26 at 4:30 p.m. until Wednesday, August 27 at 8:00 a.m.

• Wednesday, August 27 at 4:30 p.m. until Thursday, August 28 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 an update to emergency services at the following Central Zone sites:   

Temporary Closure 

Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte 

• Saturday, August 30 at 8:00 p.m. until Sunday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m.
• Monday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. until Tuesday, September 2 at 8:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, September 2 at 4:30 p.m. until Wednesday, September 3 at 8:00 a.m.
   

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.  

Please note that all other listed emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician.

Virtual ER

A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, Buchans

Monday, September 1 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, September 5 at 8:00 a.m.

Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte

• Sunday, August 31 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, September 1 at 8:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, September 2 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, September 3 at 8:00 a.m.
• Thursday, September 4 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, September 5 at 8:00 a.m.

Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre, Harbour Breton

• Friday, August 29 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, September 1 at 8:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, September 3 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, September 5 at 8:00 a.m.

Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, New-Wes-Valley

• Friday, August 29 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, September 5 at 8:00 a.m.

Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte

• Friday, August 29 at 4:30 p.m. until Saturday, August 30 at 8:00 p.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.

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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