Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. In general, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy than evenings or weekends at most regional emergency departments.

Busier times: Emergency departments in smaller regional hospitals often see increased volume on weekend evenings and Monday mornings. If your condition is non-urgent, consider weekday daytime hours when specialist and support staff are more readily available.

About Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital

Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital is a 44-bed acute care facility and the primary full-service hospital serving Stephenville and the broader Bay St. George region, including the Port au Port Peninsula and surrounding communities — a catchment population of approximately 24,000. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supported by a Virtual Emergency Room program that pairs on-site nursing staff with virtual ER physicians using technology that recreates an in-person clinical experience. As a training site for Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Medicine, this hospital offers a comprehensive range of services including surgery, internal medicine, oncology, obstetrics, dialysis, and medical imaging.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Imaging (Radiology, CT Scan, Mammography), Laboratory and Blood Collection, Dialysis and Renal Care, Cancer Care (Oncology), Cardiovascular and Stroke Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Outpatient Clinics, Traveling Specialty Clinics, Pharmacy, Pastoral Care, Virtual Emergency Room.

Amenities

• On-site Pharmacy
• Gift Shop
• Vending Machines
• In-room TV (cable available at $11.75/day, $58.75/week, or $176.25/month)
• Pastoral Care
• Accessible entrance, ramp, and interior spaces

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Tips Before You Go

• For mental health emergencies involving risk of immediate harm, call 911 or the NL Mental Health Crisis Line at 1-888-737-4668, or proceed directly to the ER at Sir Thomas Roddick.
• The hospital's DoorWays walk-in mental health and addictions service operates in the Stephenville area for non-emergency mental health concerns — consider this option before visiting the ER for mental wellness support.
• If you require dialysis or renal care services during your visit to the region, Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital has on-site dialysis — contact the hospital at 709-643-5111 in advance to confirm scheduling.
• Since there is no public transit in Stephenville, plan your transportation in advance — Bluebird Taxi (709-643-2525) and Doucette's Taxi Services (709-646-5169) are local options.
• For complex cases that exceed the capacity of a regional hospital, patients may be referred to a larger centre — ask your care team about transfer arrangements if needed.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Provincial health card (NL MCP card)
• List of current medications including dosages
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging you have at home
• Provincial health coverage information or private insurance card if applicable
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfortable clothing if you expect a longer stay
• Cash or debit/credit card for in-room TV rental or gift shop purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

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.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.