Western Hospital Emergency Department closed July 23
Alberton, Prince Edward Island – Health PEI advises the Emergency Department at Western Hospital will be closed Thursday, July 23 due to a temporary staffing shortage.
The Western Hospital Emergency Department will be open for regular hours on Friday, July 24 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.
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Media Contact:
Dave Atkinson
Senior Communications Officer, Health PEI
datkinson@ihis.org