No ER care at Western Hospital in Alberton until Saturday morning
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The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I., will be closed until 8 a.m. AT on Saturday, Aug.27.
Health P.E.I. said in a release Friday that the closure — which began early Friday afternoon — is due to a temporary lack of staff.
The hospital has been facing severe staff shortages.
On Aug.1, Health P.E.I. made the decision to close its Collaborative Emergency Centre, which operates between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. AT, until Sept. 15.
The emergency department normally operates between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m AT.
Anyone with emergency medical needs should call 911 or seek emergency services when:
If you have any health concerns or need immediate health information, call 811 to speak to an experienced registered nurse for advice on the best course of action.
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