More emergency department disruptions at Eastern Health facilities

Eastern Health is advising of more disruptions to healthcare services at three locations.

From Monday, December 12 to Tuesday, December 13 the emergency department at the Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre will be staffed by a nurse practitioner, supported by a physician who will be available virtually. Patients are advised to continue to attend the emergency department if necessary.

The emergency department at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges from Monday, December 12, at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, December 19, at 8:00 a.m.

Emergency services at the Dr. William H. Newhook Community Health Centre in Whitbourne will be temporarily closed due to human resource challenges. The temporary closure will take place from Monday, December 12 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, December 19 at 8:00 a.m.