Captain William Jackman Memorial

Name :

Captain William Jackman Memorial

Address  :

410 Booth Avenue

Town  :

Labrador City

State  :

Newfoundland

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

A2V 2K1

Phone  :

709 944 2632

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • General Surgeon
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 20


Description

Located in Labrador City the Captain William Jackman CWJ Memorial Hospital serves Labrador West The hospital has 20 beds six of which are designated longterm care beds for levels three and four nursing care Inpatient units provide care to medical surgical obstetrical pediatric respite and palliative care clients The hospital is served by seven feeforservice family physicians a general surgeon and an anaesthesiologist Surgery is carried out in the major or the minor operating room Maternity care is provided by family physicians and nurses
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