Temporary change to physician services at Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau

Public Notice – March 21, 2022

Labrador-Grenfell Health is advising the communities of Forteau, L’Anse-au-Clair, L’Anse-au-Loup, Red Bay, Pinware, and West Saint Modeste that there will be no in-person, on-site physician services at Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau from Monday, March 21 to Monday, March 28, 2022.

A locum physician is confirmed for the week of March 28, 2022.

This temporary change is due to an unexpected change in physician availability.

No other health and wellness services at Labrador South Health Centre are affected.

We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary change may cause and commit to keeping communities informed.

Always call 9-1-1 for any medical emergency.

For non-emergencies, call 8-1-1 to talk to a Registered Nurse for medical advice and health information. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s free and confidential.

Helpful Information:

  • COVID-19 information gov.nl.ca/covid-19  
  • Provincial CHANNAL Warm Line 1-855-753-2560 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. daily)
  • Mental Health Crisis Line 1-888-737-4668
  • Labrador-Grenfell Health Client Relations 1-833-505-178

 

Contact:

Labrador-Grenfell Health Communications

E: communications@lghealth.ca