Kings County Memorial Hospital Emergency Department closing early May 15

Health PEI advises the Emergency Department at Kings County Memorial Hospital will close early Friday, May 15 due to a temporary staffing shortage. The Emergency Department will close at 3 p.m.  

The Emergency Department will be open for regular hours on Monday, May 18 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