Dr. Heather Austin

08/29/2025

Due to an issue with our building (plumbing) the clinic is closed today. I will be working off-site to complete scheduled appointments by phone.

08/28/2025

For the month of September only, we will provide refills by fax. Increased clinical demands at the hospital mean my time in clinic is restricted, and we want patients to continue to have access to necessary medications. The Pharmacy Plus program also allows pharmacists to refill certain medications.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

07/04/2025

Please read. This is our truth.
(I can’t share the article, just the screen shot)

06/26/2025

Inform your healthcare provider and healthcare facility that you have been in contact with a measles case BEFORE presenting yourself for your appointment so that appropriate measures can be taken to prevent spreading the disease to others.

Public Health Alert – Measles Exposure in PEI

The Chief Public Health Office is investigating two cases of measles in PEI in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people with public exposure sites.

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through the air and close contact, such as breathing, coughing, or sneezing. It can cause a serious illness that may require admission to a hospital. Vaccination against measles is close to 100% effective in preventing measles.

The following have been identified as public exposure sites:

• R&A (RaceTrac) Service Station, Stanley Bridge - Sat, June 21 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Charlottetown Bible Chapel - Sun, June 22 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• HomeSense, Charlottetown - Sun, June 22 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Morell Co-op - Mon, June 23 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Adams Chiropractic, Charlottetown - Mon, June 23 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Princess Auto, Charlottetown - Mon, June 23 | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Ultramar Gas Station, Scotchfort - Mon, June 23 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• WestJet Flight 3540 (Kamloops → Calgary) - Wed, June 25 | Dep. 5:50 AM
• WestJet Flight 630 (Calgary → Charlottetown) - Wed, June 25 | Dep. 8:50 AM, Arr. ~4:00 PM
• Charlottetown Airport - Wed, June 25 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

If you or your family members were on the flight or at one of the exposure locations during the times specified and:
- are not protected against measles and you are pregnant,
- under one year of age,
- or if any of you are immunocompromised (even if you are vaccinated),
Please identify yourself to the Chief Public Health Office (by email outbreak@Ihis.org or toll-free at 1-800-958-6400) in order to arrange for post-exposure treatment. Please provide the following details:
1. your full name,
2. date of birth,
3. contact information, and
4. the location where you were exposed.

Read the full release here: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/public-service-announcement-thursday-june-26-2025-0

06/11/2025

On a much happier note…
Come out and support one of our favourite local businesses and our hospital at the same time!!

🎉 We're Bringing An All New Event To The Holman's Ice Cream Gardens 🎉

Join us June 21 from 6–8 PM in the gardens at Holman’s for our first ever "Spring Into Summer Family Dance & Activity Night!" It is going to be an AWESOME night of family filled fun, activities and memory and the perfect way to kick off the Summer!

Bring the whole crew for:

🐐 A petting zoo from Whispering Hope Farm
🍪 Cookie decorating with DaBomb Custom Baking
🎨 An art activity by Passion Fruit Creative Club
🎶 A family dance floor with live music from Michael Pendergast
⚽ Yard games, sidewalk chalk… and of course 🍦 ICE CREAM!

AND we're going to be using this event to raise funds in support of the PCH Maternity Unit — we’ll be donating $1 from every ice cream sold that night and will be asking families for Optional Donations!!! Prince County Hospital Foundation

Otherwise the event is totally FREE for all ages - ice cream or no, you are 100% welcome!!!

Thank you so much to Explore Summerside for partnering with us to make this event possible!

We're so excited to host this event and hope that we can make it an annual tradition! We look forward to seeing you there!!!!

05/26/2025

Please be aware and plan ahead.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Central Street Roundabout (May 26th) 🚘⚠️

The City of Summerside wishes to inform the public of a temporary closure affecting the westbound leg of the Central Street Roundabout (Pope Road) from Robinson Street to the roundabout.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: This temporary traffic disruption is required to accommodate sidewalk repair work in the area and is effect from May 26th 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and May 28th 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

*Detours will be marked, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. For updates, please monitor our social media channels.

05/23/2025

Health PEI has announced an end to universal masking for direct patient care within its facilities.

If you have cough/cold symptoms you should continue to wear a mask to reduce the spread of infections to those around you.

We look forward to seeing all of your beautiful faces again!!

04/21/2025

As of June 12, prescription refills will no longer be filled by faxed request from the pharmacy. We will again be filling prescription via in-person walk-ins on Thursday afternoons from 2-4 pm.
You must bring the original pharmacy bottle(s) with you for any refills. As always, it is our preference to provide refills as part of booked appointments.

Refill clinics will not be held during weeks when I am working at the hospital or on vacation:
June 26;
July 10 and 31;
August 14 and 21;
September 5;
October 2 and 23;
November 27;
December 25;
January 1, 2026

02/18/2025

UPDATE: Sea Isle Medical will remain closed for the day as conditions have not improved enough for us to feel folks should be out on the roads. Thanks to all of the snowplough crews and first responders for their efforts!!

Due to poor road conditions, Sea Isle Medical will be closed until noon with a further announcement by 11. Stay home and stay safe. 

02/13/2025

Due to the weather, Unit 5 Sea Isle Medical will be closing for the afternoon. Some scheduled appointments are being moved to phone calls and others will be rescheduled.
Thank you for your understanding. 

02/03/2025

Please note: I will be out of the office Feb. 3 through Feb. 11 while I attend a conference for ongoing education.

Any appointments booked with our nurse practitioner or primary care nurses are not affected and will proceed as scheduled.

If you have an urgent or emergent medical need during this period, please call 811 or 911, or proceed to the nearest emergency department as appropriate.

01/20/2025

UPDATE: The weather is not expected to improve. For your safety and that of our staff, the clinic will remain closed for the day. Some appointments will proceed virtually as able. Those that are not appropriate for virtual care will be rebooked as soon as possible.

Sea Isle Medical (Unit 5) will remain closed until noon today due to the weather.