Ambulance Services
Paramedicine and Medical Transport is a division of Western Health's Medical Services Branch and are responsible for operations of all regional ambulance services. The program is responsible for operational activities relating to emergency ambulance response and inter-facility transport.
It is understood that these programs require cooperation and consultation between the Department of Health and Community Services, Regional Ambulance Operators, Director of Secondary Services and Director of Medical Services. Program planning, priority setting, strategic planning, resource allocation as well as service delivery and evaluation are the principle responsibility of the program.
Dr. Ken Jenkins, Vice-President, Medical Services
David Buckle, Regional Director of Paramedicine & Medical Transport
Dr. Brent Thistle, On-line Medical Director
Telephone: 709-637-5000 ext 5121
Fax: 709-637-5097
Email: davidbuckle@westernhealth.nl.ca
Road Ambulance
Road ambulance services are delivered by a combination of providers including the Regional Health Facilities.
Air Ambulance
The air ambulance service includes the provincial medical flight program (specialized air ambulance services operated provincially) and private air ambulance charter (Fixed Wing and Helicopter).
Goals of the Division are:
- Reduce death and disability from injury and illness for all persons within the Western Regional Integrated Health Authority’s service area.
- Provide appropriate care and transport services in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Provide effective and efficient Emergency Medical Services.
- Provide effective and efficient inter-facility and routine transfers of all patients/residents/clients.
- Provide educational activities directed toward health maintenance, prevention and treatment of injury/illness.
Regional Road Ambulance Providers
- Cape St George Ambulance Service, 709-644-2222
- Cow Head Ambulance Service, 709-243-2520
- Daniel’s Harbor Ambulance Service, 709-898-2111
- Deer Lake Ambulance Service, 709-635-3020
- Hampden Ambulance Service, 709-455-4444
- Jackson’s Arm Ambulance Service, 709-459-4100
- Jeffrey’s Ambulance Service, 709-645-2300
- Lourdes Ambulance Service, 709-643-5300
- Mackenzie’s Ambulance Service – Port Aux Basques, Codroy Region, 709-695-2405
- Tryco Ambulance Service – Trout River/Woody Point, 709-453-2048
- Tryco Ambulance Services – Rocky Harbour/Norris Point, 709-458-3444
- Reliable Ambulance Service – Corner Brook, Bay of Islands, 709-634-2235
- Reliable Ambulance Service – Burgeo, 709-634-2235
- Rufus Guinchard Ambulance Service – Port Saunders, 709-861-3139
- Russell’s Ambulance Service – Stephenville, 709-643-2472
- Western Memorial Regional Hospital Ambulance Service – Corner Brook, Bay of Islands, 709-637-5000
View a copy of Western Health's brochure on Ambulance Services
Links:
College of the North Atlantic http://www.cna.nl.ca/
Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador http://www.panl.ca/