Longer than usual wait times at Charlottetown hospital: Health PEI

Health PEI warns of hospital wait times Health PEI is warning people about longer than usual wait times at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency department in Charlottetown is experiencing longer wait times than usual due to increased patient volumes, according to Health PEI.

In a Tuesday news release, Health PEI said with “less severe illness” should expect longer wait times to see a physician. People with serious injuries or illnesses are asked to continue to seek care at the emergency department.

“The increased volumes also mean more patients are waiting in the emergency department for a hospital bed,” the release states.

People in need of less urgent care are advised to make an appointment with a primary care provider, visit a walk-in clinic, or go to a pharmacy. Islanders without a primary care provider can use the Health PEI Virtual care program.

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