Temporary Closure of Emergency Services and Virtual ER at Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre (CPHC)
- Central Health
- Apr 27, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 29, 2022
UPDATED APRIL 29, 2022
April 27, 2022
Central Health is currently experiencing a temporary human resources shortage at the Connaigre Peninsula Health Centre (CPHC) in Harbour Breton. This shortage will be supported by Virtual ER and a temporary closure of ER Services.
VIRTUAL ER at CPHC
On-site emergency services will be supported through Virtual ER assessment on the following date and time:
Thursday, April 28 from 8:00 am to Saturday, April 30 at 8:00 am
Tuesday, May 3 at 8:00 am to Wednesday, May 4 at 8:00 am
During this time, residents can come to the ER at CPHC as usual. For more on Virtual ERs please click here.
A TEMPORARY CLOSURE will take place:
Saturday, April 30 from 8:00 am until Monday, May 2 at 4:00 pm.
Monday, May 2 from 4:00 pm to Tuesday, May 3 at 8:00 am
Residents requiring emergency services during the temporary closure are advised to call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room at Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor where they will be seen.
We apologize for this interruption of service and thank the public for their understanding and patience as we continue to focus on providing safe and quality care for the residents of the Central Newfoundland.
811 HealthLine
Residents are also reminded of the 811 HealthLine which they can avail of anytime. 811 Healthline is a confidential and free telephone line staffed by experienced Registered Nurses. 811 is available to all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, of any age. Call 811 at any time, day or night, to speak to a Registered Nurse. They are always there for you.
The HealthLine has a nurse practitioner (NP) virtual care service. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with additional education and experience who can diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, if required, to treat a variety of common health care conditions at every stage of life. This service can prevent unnecessary emergency room visits for non-emergent issues. Appointments with NPs over the phone or by video are available everyday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, including weekends.

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