Bonne Bay Health Centre

About Bonne Bay Health Centre

Bonne Bay Health Centre is a modern rural community health centre located at 131–135 Main Street in Norris Point, NL, serving approximately 5,000 residents across the Bonne Bay region and surrounding communities. The facility operates a 24-hour emergency department staffed by registered nurses and nurse practitioners, supported by laboratory and X-ray services, where patients are assessed and stabilized before transfer to a larger centre if advanced care is required. This health centre is the appropriate first point of emergency care for residents of Norris Point, Woody Point, Trout River, Cow Head, Parsons Pond, and Daniel's Harbour, though those with life-threatening or complex conditions may be transferred to Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency care, Nursing and nurse practitioner assessment, Laboratory services, Diagnostic imaging (X-ray), Outpatient department clinics, Physiotherapy and occupational therapy, Palliative care, Telehealth consultation, Pharmacy services, Social work services, Clinical dietitian, Speech-language therapy, Audiology, Blood collection, Long-term care (14 beds), Acute care (8 beds), Medical education (Memorial University distributed program), Satellite medical clinics (Trout River, Woody Point, Cow Head, Parsons Pond, Daniel's Harbour).

Amenities

• Gift shop
• Vending machines
• In-room TVs with free cable
• On-site pharmacy
• Wheelchair-accessible building throughout
• Free on-site parking

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Tips Before You Go

• If you are travelling from Trout River, Woody Point, Cow Head, Parsons Pond, or Daniel's Harbour on a weekend, you are encouraged to come directly to Bonne Bay Health Centre, as physicians from your satellite clinic share weekend call here.
• Patients with serious or complex emergencies may be stabilized at Bonne Bay Health Centre and then transported by ambulance to Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook — factor potential transfer time into your planning for critical conditions.
• Ambulance service to the facility is privately operated; confirm your community's ambulance coverage in advance so you know who to call in an emergency.
• The facility is located just off the Viking Trail (Route 430) on Main Street in Norris Point — if driving from Gros Morne National Park or surrounding areas, allow adequate travel time, especially in winter conditions.
• Download the Western Health 'What to Expect When Visiting the Emergency Department (Rural Health)' brochure from the Western Health website before your visit to understand what to expect at a rural ER like this one.

What to Bring

• Provincial health card (NL MCP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or specialist letters
• Payment method for any applicable pharmacy or non-insured costs
• Warm clothing or layers, especially in winter
• A charged phone or device for contacting family

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

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. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.