Souris Hospital is a 17 bed ( one observation bed) acute care rural facility located in Souris, PEI. It provides services for approximately 7,000 residents of Eastern Kings as well as other parts of the province and visitors to the area. The categories of care are laboratory and xray services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, nutrition counseling and access to the Kings County Diabetes Education Program located in the lower level of the Hospital. Dialysis is offered at Souris Hospital, although it is administered through the Home Care section of the Department of Health and Wellness.
Within Souris Hospital, we provide acute care and ambulatory care which are located on the upper level. The lower level houses the Eastern Kings Family Health Center, Physicians offices, Home Care & Support, Public Health Nursing, Diabetes Program, Housing Services and a private dental clinic. An annex has been constructed onto the hospital which houses the Community Addictions & Mental Health Program. The Hospital also provides office space for Department of Health and Wellness Staff in the areas of Human Resources, Finance and Purchasing. Most of the healthcare services delivered in Eastern Kings are located within Souris Hospital.