Western Hospital ER closing for the weekend Saturday at 4 p.m.
The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton will close at 4 p.m. Saturday and will remained closed for the weekend due to lack of staffing, Health P.E.I. says.
Health P.E.I. advises anyone with emergency medical needs to call 911
The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton will close at 4 p.m. Saturday and will remained closed for the weekend due to lack of staffing, Health P.E.I. says.
The emergency department will be open for regular hours 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.