Open now, but can close without notice. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 1h 15m – 2h 20m.
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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. As a small rural health centre, mornings on weekdays during primary care hours may allow for more coordinated care. For true emergencies, visit any time — the ER is open 24/7.
Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods. As with most emergency departments, evenings and weekends may see higher demand relative to available staffing at this small facility. If your need is non-urgent, weekday mornings during primary care hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) may be more efficient.
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Open on ERstat →Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau, NL is a community-level primary and emergency care facility serving residents from Red Bay to Lance au Clair along southern Labrador's coast. Operating 24/7, the emergency room is staffed by registered nurses with expanded scope of practice and supported by on-site or virtual physicians, with specialist consultations available via videoconferencing. Patients requiring care beyond the facility's capacity are transferred to the nearest appropriate regional hospital, so this centre is best suited for urgent and emergency needs at a community level rather than complex or highly specialized care.
24/7 emergency care, Primary health care, Registered nurse and physician assessment, Virtual physician consultations, Specialist videoconferencing for emergent care and follow-ups, Basic on-site laboratory blood work, On-site X-ray with remote radiologist reading, Dental care, Ambulatory care, Long-term care (Level 3 and Level 4), Palliative care, Respite care, Essential medications supply.
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Free parking is available on site. Accessible parking spaces and a ramp are provided for patients with mobility needs.
No public transit serves Forteau or the Labrador South Health Centre. This is a remote coastal community in southern Labrador, and personal or private transportation is required to reach 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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