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, December 5 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, December 10 at 4:00 p.m.

Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte

• Sunday, December 7 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, December 8 at 8:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, December 9 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, December 10 at 8:00 a.m.
• Thursday, December 11 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, December 12 at 8:00 a.m.

Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre, Harbour Breton

• Sunday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. until Monday, December 8 at 8:00 a.m.

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

• Friday, December 5 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, December 12 at 8:00 a.m.

Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte

• Friday, December 5 at 4:30 p.m. until Saturday, December 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 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, December 13 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 17 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m. until Friday, December 19 at 8:00 a.m.

Baie Verte Peninsula Health Centre, Baie Verte

• Sunday, December 14 at 8:00 a.m. until Monday, December 15 at 8:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, December 16 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, December 17 at 8:00 a.m.
• Thursday, December 18 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, December 19 at 8:00 a.m.

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

• Friday, December 12 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, December 19 at 8:00 a.m.

Lewisporte Health Centre, Lewisporte

• Tuesday, December 16 at 4:30 p.m. until Wednesday, December 17 at 8:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, December 17 at 4:30 p.m. until Thursday, December 18 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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