Montague hospital ER to close Saturday afternoon

The emergency department at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague will close early Saturday afternoon.

The ER usually operates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but on Saturday it will close at 2 p.m.

Health P.E.I. said in a written release the closure is "due to a temporary lack of staffing."

The emergency department will reopen Sunday at 8 a.m.

The eastern P.E.I. hospital's ER has had several closures in the past two months.

Anyone 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 has a fever of 38 C or higher.

Those with health concerns and those who need immediate health information can call 811 to speak to an experienced registered nurse for advice.