Open now, but can close without notice. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 1h 45m – 3h 16m.
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In an emergency, call 911. Independent services, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, early weekday mornings tend to be quieter at small community ERs. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling 811 first to speak with a nurse and determine the most appropriate level of care.
Busier times: No historical wait time data is available. As a general rule, evenings and weekends may be busier at rural ERs. If you can safely wait, early weekday mornings are typically less congested.
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Open on ERstat →Dr. Walter Templeman Health Care Centre is a small, community-level health facility located in Wabana, Bell Island, Newfoundland, serving approximately 2,800 island residents. The emergency department operates 24/7 and functions as a stabilization and transfer point, meaning patients with serious or complex conditions will be assessed and transferred to a larger hospital in St. John's when required. This facility is best suited for residents needing urgent or primary care, minor procedures, or initial emergency assessment on the island.
24/7 Emergency and urgent care, Stabilization and transfer for serious cases, Blood collection and laboratory services, Diagnostic imaging and X-ray, Inpatient services, Long-term care, Outpatient clinics, Minor procedures, Palliative care, Mental health and crisis support, Addictions support (drugs, alcohol, and gambling), General community mental health services, Primary health care clinic, Community health services, Family physician access.
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Free parking is available on site. The facility features designated accessible parking spaces, a ramp, accessible entrances, and accessible interior spaces.
Bell Island is accessible only by ferry. Labrador Marine operates a car ferry from Portugal Cove Ferry Terminal to Bell Island Ferry Terminal, with crossings taking approximately 20 minutes and service beginning at 5:55 a.m. daily. There is no urban bus service on the island; local taxis are available and considered fairly affordable. Note that ferry service can be affected by weather conditions, which may impact travel to and from the facility.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
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