Western Hospital ER closed this weekend
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The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I., will be closed for the weekend.
Health P.E.I. said in a release Thursday that due to a temporary lack of staff, the hospital's emergency department will be closed Saturday, Aug. 13, and Sunday, Aug. 14.
It will reopen on Monday at 8 a.m.
The hospital has been facing severe staff shortages. Last week, Health P.E.I. made the decision to close its Collaborative Emergency Centre, which operates between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., until Sept. 15.
The emergency department normally operates between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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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