The Makkovik Community Clinic operates under the Labrador-Grenfell Health Authoirty and provides primary health care to the community. It is staffed by one Regional Nurse II, one Regional Nurse I, one Personal Care Attendant and one Maintenance Repairer. A physician visits from Goose Bay every six to eight weeks. A Child, Youth and Family Services worker provides basic social services to residents. A dentist visits periodically. The community clinic has three beds. Basic trauma and resuscitation equipment is provided, as is a defibrillator and cardiac monitor. Emergency patients are medevaced to the appropriate referral centre. Labrador-Grenfell Health partners with the Nunatsiavut Department of Health and Social Services in the provision of health care. Public Health Services are provided by the Nunatsiavut Government, through a team consisting of one Public Health Nurse, Community Service Workers and Child Care Workers. A variety of services are provided. A visiting psychologist provides additional counselling services as needed, and local trained counsellors offer their services to the public. A Child Management Specialist visits the school and community every six to eight weeks.

Makkovik, Labrador North region

Makkovik Health Clinic

709-923-2229

709-923-2428

Makkovik, NL
A0P 1J0