Western Hospital emergency department closing early Wednesday

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October 9, 2024 at 11:51 a.m.·1 min read

The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I., is closing early on Wednesday due to a lack of staffing. (Shane Hennessey/CBC - image credit)

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.

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