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Opioid addiction is one of the most daunting challenges a person can face. Thankfully, on Prince Edward Island, people with opioid dependencies don’t have to face their challenges alone. Chris Craig... -
The first time Matthew Doiron stepped on a stand-up paddle board he said he knew it was going to change his life. “I had goosebumps; it was a Eureka moment,” the 35-year-old owner of East Coast... -
A few years back, nurse practitioners (NPs) were a new concept in Prince Edward Island’s health system. Today, a network of NPs in the West Prince region work in collaboration with other health care... -
Dr. Padraig Casey is in the early stages of a medical career and raising a family life. He’s building them both on Prince Edward Island. Casey grew up in Ireland’s County Louth and received his... -
Island filmmaker and musician Zaneta Ambassa says she would like to see the school curriculum expanded to teach Island students more of PEI's Black history. The 14-year-old Grade 9 Stonepark student...
Recent News
Immunization awareness week encourages vaccination
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News Release
Thursday, April 18, 2019
National Immunization Awareness Week runs April 20 – 27, 2019 to recognize the important role vaccines play in preserving and protecting public health.
PEI’s Chief Public Health Office urges Islanders to ensure their immunizations are all up-to-date as it is the best way to safeguard yourself and help protect those around you.
“One of the...
Recreational fishing season opens April 15
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News Release
Friday, April 12, 2019
For many Islanders, the unofficial start of spring is the opening of the angling season on April 15.
Fishing is an inexpensive and fun family activity, and more than 10,000 angling licenses are sold annually in Prince Edward Island. The number of people fishing is higher than this because children under 16 do not require a license.
Angling...
Collaborative Emergency Centre at Western Hospital closed tonight
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News Release
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
The Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) at Western Hospital in Alberton will be closed tonight due to the temporary unavailability of nursing coverage.
The Emergency Department will open as scheduled tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.
If you have any health concerns or need immediate health information, call 8-1-1 to speak to an experienced...
Green shirt day promotes organ and tissue donation
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News Release
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
In honour of “The Logan Boulet Effect” and to raise awareness on the importance of organ and tissue donation, Green Shirt Day will be recognized on April 7and 8 across Prince Edward Island.
All Islanders are encouraged to wear a green shirt on April 7 and 8 and register to be a donor at Make it Zero.
Many will recall the Humboldt Broncos bus...
KCMH emergency department, out-patient services to re-open at 1 p.m. today
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News Release
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and ambulatory care services will re-open at 1 p.m. today.
Health PEI and hospital administration express their sincere appreciation to staff, physicians and others for their quick response and efforts to support in-patient care and restore services to normal...
Emergency department, several services closed at KCMH until 12pm noon
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News Release
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and ambulatory care services will be closed today until 12 p.m. noon due to the presence of smoke in those areas of the hospital.
There is no impact to the in-patient care at this time and hospital officials reassure the public that all patients and staff are...
Temporary walk-in clinic available at Montague Health Centre
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News Release
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Health PEI will be offering a temporary walk-in clinic service for non-urgent health care needs at the Montague Health Centre tomorrow (Wednesday) morning from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
The physician-led clinic is being offered to support the non-urgent care needs of area residents while the Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department is...
UPDATE: Several services at KCMH remain closed until at least noon Wednesday
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News Release
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and ambulatory care services remain closed to the public until at least 12 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) following a fire in the boiler room early this morning.
Patients with appointments will be advised accordingly and re-scheduled. There remains no impact to...
Kings County Memorial Hospital limits visitation
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News Release
Friday, March 29, 2019
The Kings County Memorial Hospital is putting visitor precautions in place as several patients are experiencing influenza-like illness.
Effective immediately and until further notice, visiting is limited to no more than two visitors at one time per patient for no longer than one hour per visit.
Anyone visiting the hospital should clean their...
Public notice
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News Release
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
A general election has been called in Prince Edward Island for April 23, 2019.
Throughout the election period, government services will remain available as always, but advertising and communications activities, and updates to this website, will be limited.
This includes web content and social media updates. Paid advertisements, including print,...