When requiring medical care, it is important for the public to know how and where to access care for a medical condition during urgent and non-urgent situations.
The public should seek immediate medical care at an emergency department 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 the age of six months has a fever of 38̊C (100.4̊F) or higher.
If uncertain, the public should call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest Emergency Department when experiencing a medical emergency.
In non-urgent situations, the public is encouraged to seek medical care at their family physician’s office or at a walk-in clinic to avoid potential lengthy wait times that may occur at an emergency department. There are many walk-in clinics located across Prince Edward Island that provide non-urgent medical care. Hours of operation may vary and are subject to change, so please call ahead before visiting a walk-in clinic.
CHARLOTTETOWN AREA
The Friendly Pharmacy: 367-4444
Located at the 'Boardwalk Professional Centre,' 220 Water Street
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Please call to confirm clinic hours.
Parkdale Clinic: 894-4449
20 St. Peter’s Road
Clinics held Monday through Saturday. Please call to confirm clinic hours.
Sherwood Medical Centre: 628-8900
15 Brackley Point Road
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Sunday: 1:15 p.m. - 3 p.m. Please call to confirm clinic hours.
CRAPAUD AREA
Wholeness Family Clinic: 658-2000
20461 Trans Canada Highway
Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please call ahead to confirm clinic hours.
O'LEARY AREA
Walk-in Clinic, O'Leary Health Centre: 859-3929
15 MacKinnon Drive, O'Leary (adjacent to Community Hospital)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays & Holidays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sundays - closed.
SOURIS AREA
Eastern Kings Family Health Centre: 687-7033
17 Knight's Avenue
Clinic open Monday to Friday and some weekend hours. Please call ahead to confirm clinic hours.
For more information, please visit www.oneislandhealthsystem.ca.