Kings County ER closed again Wednesday
CBC News | Posted: May 9, 2018 5:31 PM | Last Updated: May 9, 2018
This closure makes it the fourth time since mid-April that the emergency department has been closed
The emergency department at the Kings County Memorial Hospital will close Wednesday due to a lack of doctors.
It will open again Thursday at 8 a.m.
- ER at Kings County Memorial Hospital closed for 3rd time this month
- Doctors hired to alleviate Kings County ER closures, family doctor wait lists
This closure makes it the fourth time since mid-April that the emergency department was closed.
Health PEI advises anyone with medical needs to call 911 or seek emergency services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital if they have:
- Discomfort or tightness in the chest.
- Unusual shortness of breath.
- Abdominal pain.
- Prolonged and persistent headache or dizziness.
- An injury that may require stitches or involve a broken bone.
- Prolonged diarrhea or vomiting.
- A baby under six months that has a fever of 38°C or higher.
Health PEI is also encouraging Islanders seeking non-urgent care to visit their primary care provider or a walk-in clinic.
People can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse for advice on health concerns.