James Paton Memorial Hospital is one of two acute care referral centres in the central region. It provides a wide variety of emergency, acute care and specialized medical services.
 
Community Overview

The Town of Gander is a modern and progressive community, a preferred service centre for more than 80,000 people in some 130 communities within a 100 km radius.

With a population of more than 11,000, Gander offers a host of recreational opportunities for tourists and residents. The town supports and operates many parks, hiking trails, playgrounds and recreational programs year-round. Major facilities include a multipurpose hockey arena, a curling club and an 18-hole golf course that sprawls over a pristine country setting. Nearby Gander River is a world class waterway offering thrilling adventures and superb angling. Gander Lake, the town’s water supply, provides the cleanest drinking water in the province.

For more information about Gander, please visit: www.gandercanada.com.
 
Transportation & Accommodations
 
Gander has no public transportation. However, taxi services are available: Busy Bee Taxi at 709-256-1444. 

Learners training in the hospital or clinics are provided accommodations whenever possible. For more information about accommodations, please contact the APA for Gander at dme.centraleast@mun.ca.

Contact Information

James Paton Memorial Hospital Switchboard Phone Number: 709-256-2500.

If you require contact information or additional information about Gander, please connect with the APA for Gander at dme.centraleast@mun.ca.