Emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton closing early Tuesday
The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I., is closing at 4 p.m. Tuesday due to a lack of staffing.
The department is expected to be open again Wednesday for its regular hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Health P.E.I. advises anyone with emergency medical needs to 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 that 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.
If you have any health concerns or need immediate health information, call 811 to speak to a registered nurse.
