Brookfield/Bonnews Health Centre

Badgers Quay, NL · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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About Brookfield/Bonnews Health Centre

The Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre (formerly Brookfield/Bonnews Health Centre) is a 24/7 rural community health centre in Badgers Quay, NL, serving approximately 8,500 residents along the Kittiwake coast of eastern Newfoundland. The facility offers emergency and outpatient services supported by basic laboratory and X-ray capabilities, alongside 11 acute care beds and one operating room. Patients with complex cardiac, stroke, or high-acuity trauma needs are typically stabilized and referred to a larger regional centre, making this ER best suited for urgent but lower-complexity medical situations.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Outpatient services Basic laboratory services X-ray (diagnostic imaging) Acute care (11 beds) Long-term care (44 beds) Mental health and addictions counselling Physiotherapy (via shared services with Bonnews Lodge) Social work services Occupational therapy (regional visits) Speech language pathology (regional visits) Recreation therapy Pastoral care Clinical dietitian services On-site lab collection

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Specific parking details are not publicly documented for this facility. Given the rural small-town setting typical of Newfoundland community health centres, surface parking on or adjacent to the grounds is expected. Contact the facility directly at (709) 536-2405 to confirm parking availability and accessibility features.

No public transit routes to this facility are documented. The Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre is located in a rural area of the Kittiwake coast, and personal vehicle or community transportation is the primary means of access. The nearest community is New-Wes-Valley, NL.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be quieter on weekday mornings. For non-life-threatening concerns, arriving earlier in the day may result in shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available for this specific facility. As with most rural EDs, late evenings on weekends may see higher volumes. If your situation is not an emergency, consider contacting your primary care provider or calling 811 (NL Health Line) first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the emergency department at the Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre open 24/7?
Yes, the emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
What was this health centre previously called?
The facility was formerly known as the Brookfield/Bonnews Health Centre. It was renamed in honour of Dr. Yong Kee Jeon, a physician who spent approximately three decades serving patients in the Bonavista North area of Newfoundland.
Can this ER handle heart attacks, strokes, or major trauma?
The facility can provide initial stabilization, but patients with complex cardiac, stroke, or major trauma needs are typically referred or transferred to a larger regional hospital. Call 911 immediately for life-threatening emergencies so staff can begin transfer coordination as quickly as possible.
Does this facility offer mental health services?
Yes. Mental health and addictions counselling is available at the Dr. Y.K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, offering assessment and therapeutic counselling for individuals of all ages.
How many beds does the health centre have?
The facility has 11 acute care beds and 44 long-term care beds, along with one operating room. The nearby Bonnews Lodge, located approximately 2 kilometres away, is a separate 45-bed long-term care facility.
Is there a pharmacy or ATM at the health centre?
Specific amenity details such as an on-site pharmacy or ATM are not publicly documented for this facility. Food services are available on site. Contact the health centre directly at (709) 536-2405 to confirm what amenities are available during your visit.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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