Kings County hospital ER closing early due to reduced staffing
Montague hospital's emergency department expected to reopen Tuesday, March 25
The emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital closed early Monday night due to reduced staffing levels, Health P.E.I. says.
In a news release issued late in the day, the agency said the Montague hospital's ER was closing at 6:30 p.m., and is expected to reopen Tuesday, March 25 at 8 a.m.
Anyone with emergency medical needs is advised to call 911 or seek emergency services when:
- Experiencing discomfort or tightness in the chest;
- Experiencing unusual shortness of breath;
- Experiencing severe or persistent 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.
Anyone with health concerns or who needs immediate health information should call 811 to speak to an experienced registered nurse.
Many P.E.I. health services are available without a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner. Click here for a full list.
Pharmacists are also able to assess and prescribe for many common conditions and renew eligible prescriptions through the Pharmacy Plus P.E.I. program.
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