The emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) will be closed today from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. due to lack of physician coverage.
The emergency department will re-open Saturday at 8 a.m.
Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911 or seek emergency services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital 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 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 (100.4°F) or higher
For non-urgent care, Islanders are encouraged to visit their primary care provider or a walk-in clinic (www.healthpei.ca/walkinclinics). Islanders with any health concerns or in need of health information can also call 811 to speak with an experienced registered nurse for advice on the best course of action.
Health PEI is currently recruiting for permanent and locum emergency medicine physicians for Kings County Memorial Hospital.
