Bell Island, NL · Emergency Department Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week. Primary health care clinic, laboratory, and outpatient services: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (closed statutory holidays).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.