Health services impacted by adverse weather
NL Health Services advises the public of the following service changes due to adverse weather today (Monday, Jan. 5):
- – The community walk-in clinic located at 50 Mundy Pond Road in St. John’s is closed until 12:00 p.m. with a further update to come.
- – In-person Doorways services in Eastern-Urban zone are unavailable for the day and will be offered virtually. Please visit https://mha.easternhealth.ca/doorways/ to find a list of contact information.
NL Health Services encourages patients and clients travelling long distances to check with their health-care provider’s office to confirm that their appointment is going ahead, as delays may occur.
NL Health Services also reminds individuals that if they cannot attend a scheduled appointment to notify the respective health-care area(s). General contact information is available at: https://nlhealthservices.ca/contact-us/phone-directory/.
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/.