Souris is a coastal community in eastern PEI serving approximately 7,000 residents in the surrounding catchment area. While Souris Hospital provides emergency services, walk-in availability is extremely limited — and in April 2026, the community lost another family physician (Dr. Craig Malone closed his practice). For workers in Souris' fishing industry, seafood processing, and tourism sector, MedLetter provides same-day sick note documentation without the hour-long drive to Charlottetown.
Souris is the primary service centre for far-eastern PEI and the gateway to the Magdalen Islands ferry. The community has been hit hard by physician departures — in April 2026, Dr. Craig Malone announced the closure of his full practice, leaving hundreds of patients without a family doctor. Souris Hospital provides emergency services but walk-in availability is extremely limited. The nearest reliable walk-in clinic is in Charlottetown, a 60-minute drive. For workers in Souris' lobster fishery, seafood processing plants, and tourism industry, MedLetter provides accessible same-day documentation.
A lobster fisherman in Souris developed severe back pain during spring season. With no walk-in clinic available and the fishing season's tight schedule, MedLetter provided same-day documentation without requiring the 60-minute drive to Charlottetown.
A worker at a Souris-area fish plant developed a respiratory infection. With strict attendance policies during processing season, they needed documentation fast. MedLetter delivered a note in 3 hours.
A worker at the Magdalen Islands ferry terminal in Souris called in sick during peak summer season. Their employer required a note. MedLetter provided documentation without requiring travel to Charlottetown.
A grocery store employee in Souris needed a sick note for a 2-day absence. With Dr. Malone's practice closed and no local walk-in, MedLetter was the only practical option for same-day documentation.
MedLetter physicians are CPSPEI-registered and follow all College virtual care guidelines. Our documentation is equivalent to notes from Souris Hospital or any PEI family practice.
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Accepted by all Souris and eastern Kings County employers including seafood processing plants, fishing operations, tourism businesses, and the ferry terminal. Schools in the area accept our documentation.
MedLetter is a documentation service. For emergencies, call 911 or visit Souris Hospital ER. Not all requests are approved.
Souris Hospital provides emergency services but does not offer reliable walk-in clinic hours. After Dr. Malone closed his practice in 2026, many Souris residents lost their only local physician. MedLetter provides same-day sick notes online without requiring travel.
Your options are Souris Hospital ER (for emergencies only), driving to Montague (30 min) or Charlottetown (60 min), or using MedLetter online (same-day, $49, no travel). MedLetter is the most practical option for eastern PEI residents.
Yes. All Souris and eastern Kings County employers accept MedLetter sick notes. They are signed by CPSPEI-registered physicians and meet all legal requirements.
Absolutely. Lobster fishermen, fish plant workers, and all marine industry employees can use MedLetter. We understand the tight schedules of fishing season and provide fast documentation.
MedLetter charges a flat $49 fee with same-day delivery. The alternative is a 60-minute drive to Charlottetown plus 3-5 hours of waiting — effectively losing an entire day while already feeling unwell.
Dr. Craig Malone closed his full practice in Souris in April 2026, leaving many patients without a family doctor. MedLetter provides an alternative for sick note documentation — no patient roster or family doctor relationship required.