Dr. a. a. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre

Old Perlican, NL · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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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

Parking & Transit

Free parking is available at the back of the building. Accessible parking spaces are provided, along with a ramp, accessible entrances, and accessible interior spaces.

No public transit routes serve Old Perlican. The health centre is accessible via Highways 70 and 80, and personal vehicle or arranged transport is the primary means of access for this rural community.

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.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the emergency department at Dr. A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre open 24/7?
Yes, the emergency department at Dr. A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre in Old Perlican is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What is the phone number for Dr. A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre?
You can reach the health centre at (709) 587-2200. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 rather than the hospital directly.
Does Dr. A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre have X-ray and lab services on site?
Yes, the facility has modern laboratory and X-ray services on site, including blood collection and diagnostic imaging. More advanced imaging or specialist testing may require referral to a larger facility.
Can the health centre handle major trauma or cardiac emergencies?
Dr. A.A. Wilkinson Memorial Health Centre is a small community-level facility without specialized trauma, cardiac, or stroke designation. While the 24/7 ED can provide initial stabilization, patients with serious or complex conditions are typically transferred to a larger regional hospital for advanced care.
Is parking available at the health centre, and is it free?
Yes, free parking is available at the back of the building. Accessible parking spaces, a ramp, and accessible entrances are also provided for patients with mobility needs.
What mental health and community health services are available at the Old Perlican health centre?
The Old Perlican District Office is co-located within the health centre and provides public health nursing, community health services, and mental health and addictions services to the local area. Contact the centre at (709) 587-2200 for appointment or referral information.

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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