Western Hospital emergency department closing early Wednesday
CBC News | Posted: October 9, 2024 3:51 PM | Last Updated: October 9
Health P.E.I. says ER is scheduled to reopen for regular hours on Thursday
A lack of staffing has caused the early closure of the emergency department at Alberton's Western Hospital on Wednesday, Health P.E.I. said in a news release.
The ER in the western Prince Edward Island community will reopen for its regular hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 10.
The health agency said people with emergency medical needs should 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 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.
Anyone with health concerns or who needs immediate information should call 811 to speak to an experienced registered nurse for advice on the best course of action.