About

Mission Statement

Our mission is to complement traditional funding sources and enhance local healthcare services on the Burin Peninsula - supporting local hospitals, clinics, patients and families living in remote and rural communities within the region.

About Us

Incorporated in 1991, the Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation is a philanthropic partner of NL Health Services. The Burin Peninsula, affectionately known as “the boot”, is the southernmost tip of the island of Newfoundland and is home to approximately 20,000 residents scattered throughout our many beautiful and scenic coastal communities.

Within our region are six community-based healthcare centers, including: Burin Peninsula Health Care Center (Burin); US Memorial Long-Term Care Facility (St. Lawrence); Blue Crest Nursing Home (Grand Bank); Dr. S. Beckley Healthcare Center (Grand Bank); Marystown Community Health Building (Marystown); Placentia West Medical Clinic (Boat Harbour).

Donations to the BPHCF allow us to enhance the quality of care for our patients, families and healthcare workers within each of our facilities, across a broad range of sectors and programs, including: Cancer Care, Mental Health & Addictions, Medical Transportation Assistance, Women's Health, Rehabilitation, Pregnancy & Infant Loss, Palliative Care, and Pediatrics.

Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre

The Burin Peninsula Health Care Center is the Regional Health Care Center for the peninsula. Services include: Blood Collection, Dialysis, Laboratory Services, Medical Imaging, X-Ray, Surgery, Outpatient Clinics, Emergency Department and Inpatient Services

US Memorial Healthcare Centre & Long-Term Care Facility

The U.S. Memorial Hospital opened its doors on June 6, 1954, as a result of a donation to the Town of St. Lawrence from the United States government. The donation was in honor of the heroes of St. Lawrence and Lawn, in response to the Truxton and Pollux disaster.

The current U.S. Memorial Facility opened in 1994, and includes Family Practice Clinic, Urgent Care Services, Medical Imaging, Laboratory Services and Blood Collection. The facility is also home to 40 long-term care residents.

Blue Crest Nursing Home

Blue Crest Nursing Home is a long-term care facility operated by Eastern Health for level 3 and 4 residents. This facility, located in Grand Bank, is home to approximately 60 long-term care residents.

Dr. S. Beckley Healthcare Centre

Located in Grand Bank, services at the Dr. S. Beckley Health Care Center include: Continuing Care, Public Health, Community Health, Medical Imaging, Laboratory Services, and Emergency Department.

Placentia West Medical Clinic

The Placentia West Medical Clinic, located in Boat Harbour, operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. This clinic includes: Primary Health Care (Family Physician and Nurse Practitioner), Community Health Nursing, Mental Health (one day/week) and Blood Collection (one day/month).

Marystown Community Health

The Marystown Health & Community Services building operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Services offered at this clinic include: Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health & Addictions, Community Supports Programs, Speech/Language Programs, Finance and Human Resources.