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Please be advised that visitation restrictions have been extended to Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre, Port aux Basques. Visitation restrictions are being put in place due to an outbreak of a stomach flu-like illness which may include vomiting and diarrhea.

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Western Health would like to advise that the scheduled X-ray equipment installation for Rufus Guinchard Health Centre in Port Saunders will be delayed due to an unforeseen supplier issue. The X-ray equipment supplier experienced a delay in the delivery of some required materials and is unable to meet the original installation schedule.

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Western Health would like to advise that the scheduled X-ray equipment installation for Calder Health Centre in Burgeo will be delayed due to an unforeseen supplier issue. The X-ray equipment supplier experienced a delay in the delivery of some required materials and is unable to meet the original installation schedule.

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Today, Western Health will begin using a totally automated chemistry system in the laboratory at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The system, valued at $2.4 million, is the first in the province and will improve laboratory services for people in the region.

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People who have had vomiting and diarrhea or other flu like symptoms are asked to not to visit any of Western Health’s facilities. Individuals with any of these symptoms should rest at home, drink fluids, practice proper hand washing with hot water and soap, and if the symptoms persist contact their physician. It is extremely important that anyone exhibiting these symptoms not visit the sick or elderly until they have been symptom free for 48 hours.

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