Western Hospital Emergency Department closed July 29

Health PEI advises the Emergency Department at Western Hospital will be closed Wednesday, July 29 due to a temporary staffing shortage.  

The Western Hospital Emergency Department will be open for regular hours on Thursday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Anyone with emergency medical needs should call 9-1-1 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; or 
• a baby under six months of age has a fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. 

A stroke is a medical emergency. Do not drive to the hospital. Call 9-1-1. Learn the signs of stroke. Think FAST: Face: is it drooping? Arms: can you raise both? Speech: is it slurred or jumbled? Time to call 9-1-1 right away. 

If you have any health concerns or need immediate health information, call 8-1-1 to speak to an experienced registered nurse for advice on the best course of action. 

Media Contact: 

Dave Atkinson 
Senior Communications Officer, Health PEI 
datkinson@ihis.org