Alberton’s Western Hospital ER closed overnight March 18-19

The Western Hospital emergency division will probably be closed from Friday night time till Saturday morning.

In a March 18 launch, Well being P.E.I. mentioned the emergency centre will shut at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18, and can reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 19.

Well being officers mentioned the closure is because of a brief lack of staffing.

Anybody with a medical emergency, together with however not restricted to suspected stroke or coronary heart assault, uncommon shortness of breath, damaged bones or youngsters with extreme diarrhea or excessive fever ought to name 911.

Residents can even name 811 for common well being info.