Open 24 hours. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 2h 7m – 3h 56m.
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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 available for this facility. In general, early mornings on weekdays (before 10 a.m.) tend to be quieter at most emergency departments. For non-urgent issues, consider whether your family physician or a telehealth service could address your concern before heading to the ER.
Busier times: No historical data is available for this facility. Emergency departments in most regions tend to be busiest on evenings, weekends, and holidays. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, avoiding these peak periods when possible may reduce your wait time.
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Open on ERstat →The Labrador West Health Centre, located at 1700 Nichols-Adam Highway in Labrador City, NL, is the sole full-service hospital for the Labrador West region and operates a 24/7 emergency department serving all acute and emergency needs for the area. Opened in 2015 as a modern $90-million replacement for the former Captain William Jackman Memorial Hospital, the facility provides comprehensive care including emergency, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, oncology, dialysis, and mental health services. This hospital is the primary point of care for residents of Labrador West and surrounding communities — if you require emergency or acute medical attention in the region, this is where to go.
24/7 Emergency Department, General surgery, Obstetrics and maternity care, Gynecology, Pediatric care, Palliative care, Respite care, Psychiatric and mental health services, Chemotherapy and oncology clinic, Dialysis suite, CT scanning, General radiology and X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammography, Bone density scanning, Hematology and microbiology laboratory, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Speech-language pathology, Audiology, On-site pharmacy, Public health services, Mental health and addictions counselling, Visiting specialist clinics, Anesthesiology.
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Free parking is available on site. Accessible parking spaces, a ramp, and accessible entrances are provided. The building is constructed into a hillside, allowing at-grade access to the second floor, making entry easier for those with mobility needs.
There is no public transit service in Labrador City. Taxi service is available — EZ Cabs can be reached at 709-944-3344 for transportation to and from the health centre.
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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