White Bay Central Health Centre

Roddickton, NL · Emergency Department: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Other clinic services generally available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Roddickton

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About White Bay Central Health Centre

White Bay Central Health Centre, located at 63 Cloud Drive in Roddickton on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula, is a 24/7 primary and emergency health centre serving Roddickton-Bide Arm and surrounding rural communities under NL Health Services' Labrador-Grenfell Zone. The facility provides emergency and urgent care, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and virtual specialist consultations via videoconferencing, staffed by registered nurses with an expanded scope of practice and two physicians. Patients requiring advanced surgical intervention, specialized trauma care, or complex diagnostics will be stabilized on site and transferred to a larger regional facility as needed.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency and urgent care Basic laboratory services and blood work on site On-site X-ray with digital image transmission to radiologist Virtual emergency and specialist care via videoconferencing Mental health nursing Dental services Pregnancy and post-natal care 24-hour ambulance service with nursing escort Diagnostic imaging Clinical examination rooms Holding beds for observation

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free on-site parking is available in the facility's parking lot. Accessible parking details are not publicly documented; contact the facility directly if you have specific accessibility needs.

No public transit routes serve White Bay Central Health Centre. Roddickton is a rural community on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula; personal vehicle or ambulance are the primary means of reaching the facility.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural health centre, weekday mornings and early afternoons (when full clinic staffing is present) may be the most resource-rich times for non-emergency visits. For true emergencies, the department is staffed 24/7.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available. As with most emergency departments, late evenings and weekends may see reduced ancillary staffing for non-emergency services. For anything non-urgent, visiting during regular clinic hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) is advisable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the emergency department at White Bay Central Health Centre open all night?
Yes. The emergency department at White Bay Central Health Centre in Roddickton operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Can I get X-rays and blood work done at White Bay Central Health Centre?
Yes, both services are available on site. Blood work can be processed in the on-site lab for basic tests, while other samples are sent to a central lab. X-rays are taken at the facility and images are sent digitally to a radiologist at another location for interpretation.
Does White Bay Central Health Centre have virtual care or specialist consultations?
Yes. The facility is equipped with videoconferencing and tele-diagnostic technology, allowing patients to consult with specialists at larger centres without having to travel. Virtual emergency care is also available as part of NL Health Services' Labrador-Grenfell Zone expansion.
What happens if I need surgery or specialized treatment that isn't available in Roddickton?
White Bay Central Health Centre is a primary-level health centre. Patients requiring surgery, advanced trauma care, cardiac intervention, or complex specialist treatment will be assessed and stabilized on site and then transferred to an appropriate larger regional facility.
Is there a pharmacy at White Bay Central Health Centre?
No. The facility does not dispense medications on site. Prescriptions can be filled at a pharmacy located in the Roddickton community. It is a good idea to identify the local pharmacy before your visit.
Is there parking at White Bay Central Health Centre, and is it free?
Yes, free on-site parking is available in the facility's parking lot at 63 Cloud Drive, Roddickton. For specific accessibility parking inquiries, contact the health centre directly at 709-457-2215.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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