Dr. Charles s. Curtis Memorial Hospital

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Nearest with live data · 112 km
Centre de santé de Blanc-Sablon
2h 24m wait · 3 waiting · updated 4 min ago

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Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a general guideline, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be calmer at smaller regional emergency departments. For non-life-threatening concerns, arriving earlier in the day may help reduce your wait.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Emergency departments in regional hospitals commonly see higher volumes on Friday evenings, weekends, and during local community events or weather emergencies. If your condition is not urgent, contacting your family physician or a nurse practitioner beforehand may help you avoid unnecessary ER visits.

Nearby Alternatives

White Bay Central Health Centre

Roddickton · 66 km away

Labrador South Health Centre

Forteau · 96 km away

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About Dr. Charles s. Curtis Memorial Hospital

Dr. Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital is a fully accredited 50-bed regional acute care facility located at 200 West Street in St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, serving patients across the Northern Peninsula, coastal Labrador, and Quebec's Lower North Shore. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is supported by a broad range of specialties including general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, orthopedics, and an Intensive Care Unit. As the primary hospital for a vast and geographically remote region, this facility provides a level of specialist care well beyond what might be expected of its size, making it the appropriate destination for urgent and emergency medical needs across the northern tip of Newfoundland.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Anaesthesia, Ophthalmology, Urology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Pathology, Radiology, Dentistry, Family Practice and Nurse Practitioner Services, Oncology and Chemotherapy Services, Day Surgery, CT Scanning, Ultrasound, General Radiology and Mammography, Laboratory Services, Respiratory Therapy, EEG and ECG, Pediatric Rainbow Clinic, Pharmacy, Audiology, Social Work, Mental Health and Addictions, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Education, Genetics Research.

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Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Parking

Free on-site parking is available in the patient and visitor lot adjacent to the hospital building on West Street. No fee is charged to park.

Getting There

St. Anthony is a remote community on the Northern Peninsula with no public transit routes serving the hospital. The facility is best reached by personal vehicle via Route 430 (Viking Trail). Visitors traveling from outside the region can fly into St. Anthony Airport (YAY), located approximately 10 km from the hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the catchment area served by the Curtis Memorial Hospital Emergency Department?
The Emergency Department at Dr. Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital serves patients across the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland, coastal Labrador communities, and also provides consultant medical services to residents of Quebec's Lower North Shore. It is the primary regional acute care facility for this large and geographically remote area.
Does Curtis Memorial Hospital have specialists on site, or is it a basic ER only?
Curtis Memorial Hospital offers a notably broad range of specialist services for its size. On-site specialties include general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics, ophthalmology, urology, psychiatry, anaesthesia, and radiology, among others. The hospital also has an Intensive Care Unit and major and minor operating rooms.
What happens if I need care that is beyond what Curtis Memorial Hospital can provide?
Patients requiring highly specialized tertiary care — such as complex cardiac procedures or advanced trauma surgery — are typically stabilized at Curtis Memorial and then transferred to a larger centre in St. John's. The ER team will coordinate any necessary transfer on your behalf.
Is there parking at Dr. Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital?
Yes. Free parking is available in the on-site lot adjacent to the hospital building on West Street. There is no parking fee for patients or visitors.
How do I get to Curtis Memorial Hospital if I am flying into St. Anthony?
St. Anthony Airport (IATA: YAY) is located approximately 10 km from the hospital. There is no public transit connecting the airport to the hospital, so visitors should arrange a taxi or rental vehicle in advance, as ground transportation options in St. Anthony are limited.
Is Curtis Memorial Hospital a teaching hospital?
Yes. The hospital supports a medical student training program affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Medicine. A dedicated handbook is available for medical students placed at the facility, reflecting its active role in educating the next generation of physicians.

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