KCMH Emergency Department Closing Early

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 13, 2026

Kings County Memorial Hospital Emergency Department closing early February 13

Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island – Health PEI advises the Emergency Department at Kings County Memorial Hospital will close early Friday, February 13 due to lack of staffing and a high volume and acuity of patients. The Emergency Department closed at 1730h.

The Emergency Department will be open for regular hours on Monday, February 16 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Anyone with emergency medical needs should call 9-1-1 or seek emergency services 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; or

·       a baby under six months of age has a fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher.

A stroke is a medical emergency. Do not drive to the hospital. Call 9-1-1. Learn the signs of stroke. Think FAST: Face: is it drooping? Arms: can you raise both? Speech: is it slurred or jumbled? Time to call 9-1-1 right away.

If you have any health concerns or need immediate health information, call 8-1-1 to speak to an experienced registered nurse for advice on the best course of action.

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Media Contact:

Jessica Caseley

Senior Communications Officer, Health PEI

jacaseley@ihis.org