Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services has advised the public of temporary changes to the availability of emergency services at Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre in New-Wes-Valley due to human resource challenges.

On-site emergency services are being supported through a Virtual ER physician from Friday, February 9 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, February 16 at 8:00 a.m.

When a Virtual ER is operating, residents can proceed to the emergency department as usual. There will be a health-care professional onsite.