Montague hospital ER closing early 2nd night in a row due to staffing issue

The emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital is closing early for the second night in a row 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 Wednesday, March 26 at 8 a.m. 

The same thing happened Monday night. 

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. 

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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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