Dr. W. B. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre was established in 1977 to serve the needs of the people of L’Ardoise and surrounding areas. Patients come from the communities of L’Ardoise, St. Peter’s, River Bourgeois, Grand River, French Cove, Sampsonville, Barra Head, Johnstown, Red Islands, and Port Hawkesbury. Presently there are 5,000 active patient files.