Buchans, NL · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre, located at 15 Water Street in Buchans, NL, is the only health-care facility serving Buchans and its surrounding rural communities of approximately 800 residents. The centre provides 24-hour emergency services, acute care, long-term care, and a broad range of outpatient services for a small but geographically isolated population in central Newfoundland. Patients requiring higher-level specialty care such as cardiac, trauma, or complex surgical services are typically transferred to the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor.
A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre offers on-site parking with accessible spaces, a ramp, accessible entrances, and senior-friendly parking. The parking lot was upgraded in 2022. Parking appears to be free of charge based on available information.
No public transit serves Buchans. As a small rural community, personal vehicle or ambulance are the primary means of accessing the facility. Patients travelling from surrounding communities should plan for a drive, particularly in winter conditions.
No historical wait-time data is available for this facility. As a small rural emergency department, early mornings on weekdays tend to be quieter. Calling 811 first can help you determine urgency and plan your visit accordingly.
No historical data is available to identify peak periods. As with most emergency departments, evenings and weekends may see higher demand. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling 811 or attending weekday nurse practitioner or physician clinics instead.
Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Newfoundland & Labrador health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.