Souris Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: Services at Souris Hospital run Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ahead to book appointments and avoid unnecessary waits. Arriving early in the morning is typically advisable to allow time for any administrative steps before your appointment.

Busier times: Services are not available on weekends or statutory holidays. Arriving close to the 4:00 p.m. closing time may result in services being unavailable. For emergencies at any hour, do not come to Souris Hospital — call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest full emergency department.

About Souris Hospital

Souris Hospital is a 17-bed community hospital located at 17 Knights Avenue in Souris, Prince Edward Island, operated by Health PEI to serve approximately 7,000 residents of eastern PEI and Kings County. The facility provides inpatient, ambulatory, and extended care services, along with a range of allied health programs including laboratory, diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy, and pharmacy. Patients requiring emergency care should call 9-1-1 or proceed to the nearest hospital with a full emergency department, such as Kings County Memorial Hospital or Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.

Services & Specialties

Inpatient care (17 beds), Ambulatory care, Extended care, Laboratory services, X-ray / diagnostic imaging, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Pharmacy, Nutrition counselling, Palliative care, Mental health services, Addiction services, Adult Protection Program, Diabetes Program, Home Care, Public Health Nursing, Doctors' offices (lower level), Private dentist practice (lower level).

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy (upper level)
• Doctors' offices (lower level)
• Wheelchair accessible facility

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Tips Before You Go

• Souris Hospital does not have an emergency department — if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately or go to Kings County Memorial Hospital or Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.
• Most services at Souris Hospital are by appointment or referral during weekday business hours; call (902) 687-7150 in advance to confirm your visit.
• The hospital's lower level houses doctors' offices and the Diabetes Program — if you are attending one of these, use the lower-level entrance for convenience.
• The on-site pharmacy is located on the upper level — confirm hours with the hospital before planning to pick up prescriptions.
• If you need urgent but non-life-threatening care outside of business hours, contact Health PEI for guidance on the nearest available after-hours or urgent care option.

What to Bring

• Provincial health card (PEI Medicare card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Referral or appointment confirmation if applicable
• Extended health insurance information
• Emergency contact information
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Comfortable clothing if attending physiotherapy or occupational therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Prince Edward Island health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.