Captain William Jackman Memorial Hospital
Located in Labrador City, the Captain William Jackman (CWJ) Memorial Hospital is a fully accredited, modern health facility serving Labrador East.
The hospital was named in memory of Captain William Jackman, of Renews, Ferryland District, who played a hero's role in the rescue of twenty-seven persons from the wreck of the vessel "Sea Clipper" at the Spotted Islands, in a great storm in 1867.
The hospital has 20 beds, 6 of which are designated long-term care beds. Inpatient units provide care to medical, surgical, obstetrical and paediatric patients. The hospital is served by four family physicians, a general surgeon, an anaesthetist and three dentists. Surgery is carried out in the major or the minor operating room.
Maternity care is provided by family physicians and nurses.
There are a number of visiting specialists who come to hospital on a regular basis. For information on appointments with specialists, see the section in Frequently Asked Questions.
Modern, well-equipped Laboratory Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging departments provide diagnostic services including:
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Radiology |
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Mammography |
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Ultrasonology |
Rehabilitation services are available and include:
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Physiotherapy |
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Occupational therapy |
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Speech language therapy |
Services to outpatients also include mental health, home care, day care and minor operating room services.