Emergency department closure on Bell Island

The emergency department on Bell Island will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges.

The Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre will be closed from 8:00 pm tonight to Tuesday morning at 8:00 am and from 8:00 pm Tuesday night to 8:00 am on Wednesday morning.

Anyone with a medical emergency who require an ambulance should call 911 or proceed to their nearest emergency department. 811 is also available.