Montague hospital ER won't open on Saturday due to lack of staffing
CBC News | Posted: September 20, 2024 7:06 PM | Last Updated: September 20
Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency room expected to reopen Monday
A lack of staffing will close the emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Health P.E.I. said in a news release Friday the department will open again for its regular hours on Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.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.