Health PEI is advising the public that it has secured temporary physician coverage until mid-November to offer partial walk-in clinic service at the Eastern Kings Health Centre in Souris. Scheduled walk-in clinic service is based on availability of visiting family physicians (locums) from October 25 through November 15 as follows:
October 25 and 26: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
October 27: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
November 3 and 4: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
November 5, 6 and 7: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
November 10: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
November 11, 12 and 13: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
November 14: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
November 15: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The public may contact Eastern Kings Health Centre at (902) 687-7033 for more information.
In non-urgent situations, the public is encouraged to seek medical care at their family physician’s office or a walk-in clinic. Persons with urgent medical needs should call 9-1-1 or seek immediate medical care at the Kings County Memorial Hospital or Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency departments 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.
Health PEI continues to work closely with the Department of Health and Wellness - Recruitment and Retention Secretariat to fill current physician vacancies in the Souris area. Physician recruitment remains a top priority.
For more information, please visit www.healthpei.ca