Western Hospital ER closed overnight, reopens Wednesday morning

The emergency division at Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I., might be closed Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. and reopen Wednesday at 8 a.m., stated Well being P.E.I. in a information launch.

The closure is because of a scarcity of workers.

Well being P.E.I. stated anybody with emergency medical wants ought to name 911 or search emergency companies when:

• Experiencing discomfort or tightness within the chest.
• Experiencing uncommon shortness of breath.                   
• Experiencing belly ache.
• Experiencing extended and chronic headache or dizziness.
• An damage might require stitches or contain a damaged bone.
• A baby has extended diarrhea or vomiting.
• A child beneath six months of age has a fever of 38 C (100.4 F) or larger.

Islanders are suggested to name 811 to talk to an skilled registered nurse for recommendation on any potential emergency well being issues.