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September 12, 2008
For immediate release

Western Hospital Experiences Temporary Emergency Room Closure

Health

The public is advised that the Emergency Room at Western Hospital will be temporarily closed effective 8 p.m., Friday, September 12 until 8 a.m., Sunday, September 14.

“The temporary closure of emergency services is necessary because of difficulties securing sufficient coverage for the on-call physician schedule for this time period,” said Andrew MacDougall, Administrator of Western Hospital. “The decision to temporarily close emergency services was made only after pursuing all other alternatives. Residents should be assured that, while we are experiencing challenges, we continue to collaborate as a provincial system to provide the safest healthcare possible to all Islanders.”

For medical emergencies, the public is advised to call 911 or seek emergency services through the Community Hospital in O’Leary or the Prince County Hospital in Summerside. Island EMS is aware of the temporary closure and ready to respond in the West Prince area.

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Media Contact: Maureen Flanagan-LeClair
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