Western Hospital emergency department closed on Saturday

Department will reopen Sunday at 8 a.m.

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Caption: Health P.E.I. said the closure is due to lack of staffing. (Steve Bruce/CBC)

The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I., is closed Saturday.
Health P.E.I. said in a press release the department is closed due to capacity issues.
It will reopen on Sunday 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.