KCMH temporarily suspending emergency services on Saturdays

The Kings County Memorial Hospital will be temporarily suspending emergency services on Saturdays, beginning January 11th, due to staffing challenges.   The Kings County Memorial Hospital Emergency Department is experiencing a shortage of staff at a time when demand for emergency services is increasing. Officials say pausing the services will allow Health PEI to stabilize the situation and continue to develop a long-term plan to ensure sustainable emergency care.  Three physicians will be working Monday through Friday in the Emergency Department to provide care while the Emergency Department is open.  The final emergency department Saturday shift will be Saturday, January 4th from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.   Health PEI will reassess the situation in April.