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Coastal Labrador hospital with only virtual doctor has father worried for his son's life

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Posted this 2025-02-26 6:08 AM NST

NLHS says July would be earliest to hire a doctor, according to Forteau mayor

CBC NewsElizabeth Whitten

Dorman Fowler worries that the next time his son Silone needs urgent care at the Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau, there won't be a doctor. (John Gaudi/CBC)

A hospital along Labrador's southern coast now only has access to a virtual doctor, and it has residents worried about possible fatal consequences as they wait for a permanent doctor to be hired.

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services said that effective immediately on Feb. 14, on-site emergency and primary-care coverage would be av…

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