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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
On-site food services (shared with Bonnews Lodge)
Pastoral care available
Cafeteria details — contact facility to confirm hours and access
This is a rural community health centre — for complex cardiac events, strokes, or major trauma, call 911 immediately so staff can coordinate transfer to a larger regional facility without delay.
The health centre was originally known as the Brookfield/Bonnews Health Centre; if searching for directions or records, both names may appear in older documents.
Cell coverage can be limited on the Kittiwake coast — ensure someone at home knows you are heading to the ER in case you lose signal during travel.
Mental health and addictions counselling is available at this facility for individuals of all ages — you do not need to travel to a larger centre for an initial assessment.
If you require physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or speech language pathology following your emergency visit, ask staff about the shared rehabilitation services available through the facility's connection with Bonnews Lodge.
What to Bring
Provincial health card (MCP card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, including dosages
Any known allergy information
List of relevant medical history or recent test results
Phone charger or portable battery (rural wait times can vary)
Warm clothing or a blanket (waiting areas in rural NL facilities can be cool)
A trusted family member or friend who can drive, as rural roads require a sober driver home
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.