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Western Hospital is a 25-bed community hospital in Alberton, PEI, serving approximately 8,000 residents across the West Prince region. It operates under a Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) model, providing emergency care with physician and nursing coverage during the day and specialized emergency nurses and paramedics with on-call physician support overnight. This is a community-level facility best suited for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions; patients requiring trauma, cardiac, stroke, or inpatient psychiatric care will typically be referred to larger regional hospitals such as Prince County Hospital in Summerside.
Services & Specialties
Emergency department (CEC model), Inpatient medical care (23 beds), Palliative care (2 beds), Laboratory services, Diagnostic imaging, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Dialysis, Nutrition counselling, Ambulatory care, Geriatrics visiting consultant clinic, HPV screening visiting consultant clinic.
For a life-threatening emergency overnight, call 9-1-1 immediately — the nearest 24/7 full emergency department is Prince County Hospital in Summerside.
The CEC is staffed overnight by specialized emergency nurses and paramedics; a physician is available by phone consultation, so non-critical patients can still be assessed after hours.
Call the hospital at (902) 853-8650 before visiting to confirm current services, parking availability, and any amenity questions.
If you or a loved one requires urgent psychiatric care, you will be directed to the Emergency Room at Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Prince County Hospital, where mental health staff are available.
Plan for discharge before 11:00 AM if you are an inpatient — coordinating transportation and care arrangements in advance will make the process smoother.
Bring a complete list of your current medications, as the on-site pharmacy and care team will need this information for safe treatment.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence)
PEI Health Card or provincial health insurance card
Complete list of current medications and dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Emergency contact information
Payment method for any applicable fees
Comfortable clothing and a book or device for potential wait times
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) at Western Hospital?
The CEC is a model where the emergency department operates with physicians and nurses during the day (8 AM–8 PM). From 8 PM to 8 AM, it is staffed by specially trained emergency nurses and paramedics who consult with an on-call physician by phone. Patients with urgent needs can still be assessed overnight, though life-threatening emergencies should prompt a call to 9-1-1.
What should I do if I have a medical emergency overnight in Alberton?
Call 9-1-1 immediately for any life-threatening emergency. The nearest hospital with a fully staffed 24/7 emergency department is Prince County Hospital in Summerside. The Western Hospital CEC can still assess urgent overnight concerns with its overnight nursing and paramedic team.
Does Western Hospital in Alberton have psychiatric or mental health emergency services?
Western Hospital does not have a dedicated inpatient mental health unit. Patients in need of urgent psychiatric care on PEI are directed to the Emergency Rooms at Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Prince County Hospital, where they will be triaged and seen by trained mental health staff.
Is Western Hospital wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Western Hospital in Alberton is wheelchair accessible and has elevator access throughout the facility.
What specialist services are available at Western Hospital?
Western Hospital offers visiting consultant clinics in geriatrics and HPV screening. For specialty services not available on site — such as cardiac, trauma, or stroke care — patients are referred to larger regional hospitals elsewhere on PEI.
Is there a pharmacy at Western Hospital in Alberton?
Yes, there is an on-site pharmacy at Western Hospital. A 24-hour medical clinic is also located at the hospital. Call (902) 853-8650 to confirm current pharmacy hours before your visit.