Western Hospital emergency department closes early

The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I., has closed for the day.

The department closed at 2 p.m. on Monday due to capacity issues, Health P.E.I. said in a press release.

It will reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m. 

Health P.E.I. advises anyone with emergency medical needs to call 911 or seek emergency services when:

• Experiencing discomfort or tightness in the chest.
• Experiencing unusual shortness of breath.                             
• Experiencing abdominal pain.
• Experiencing prolonged and persistent headache or dizziness.
• An injury that may require stitches or involve a broken bone.
• A child has prolonged diarrhea or vomiting.
• A baby under six months of age has a fever of 38 C or higher.

If you have any health concerns or need immediate health information, call 811 to speak to a registered nurse.