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Western Hospital emergency department closing early May 15

The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton will close early Wednesday due to a lack of staffing, according to Health P.E.I.

Department will reopen Thursday for regular hours, Health P.E.I. says

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

The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton closed early on Wednesday afternoon due to a lack of staffing, according to Health P.E.I.

The department closed at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and is expected to reopen for regular hours at 8 a.m. on Thursday.

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.