Dr. a. a. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural community ED, weekday mornings and early afternoons are generally less busy than evenings and weekends at most emergency departments — visiting during those times when your situation is non-urgent may result in a shorter wait.

Busier times: Without historical wait data, specific peak periods cannot be confirmed. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays tend to see higher patient volumes. If your situation is not life-threatening, consider calling ahead at (709) 587-2200 to gauge current conditions.

About Dr. a. a. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre

Dr. A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre is a small community hospital located at 438 Station Drive in Old Perlican, Newfoundland, providing 24/7 emergency and urgent care to residents of the surrounding Trinity Bay North area. The facility operates as a community-level health centre with four inpatient beds, offering essential services including laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and X-ray alongside its emergency department. Patients requiring advanced specialty care such as trauma, cardiac, or surgical intervention should expect referral or transfer to a larger regional hospital.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency and urgent care, Inpatient care (4 beds), Laboratory and blood collection services, Diagnostic imaging and X-ray, Outpatient clinics, Long-term care and senior residential housing, Palliative care, Public health nursing, Community health services, Mental health and addictions services, Telehealth services.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible building
• Accessible parking, ramp, and entrances
• Visiting hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead at (709) 587-2200 for non-emergency visits to confirm service availability before making the trip.
• For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 rather than the hospital's main line so EMS can begin coordinating your care en route.
• Arrive during visiting hours (11 a.m.–9 p.m.) if you are accompanying a patient, as access outside those hours may be limited.
• If you require advanced specialist care, surgery, or imaging beyond X-ray, be prepared for possible referral or transfer to a larger regional facility.
• Plan your route using Highways 70 or 80, and consider road and weather conditions when travelling to the health centre, especially in winter months.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Provincial health card (NL MCP card)
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or referral documents
• Provincial health insurance information and any supplemental insurance cards
• Emergency contact information
• Warm clothing or a blanket, especially during colder months while waiting

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.