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Out-of-Province Liaison Program
2022-12-28
The PEI Liaison Program provides Island patients and their families with a registered nurse contact to help connect them to other health care professionals, programs and services related to out-of-province medical treatment. The Liaison Nurse also assists with transition of health care back to PEI...
"I’m having technical problems with virtual care... help!"
2022-12-02
Islanders can access virtual health care services through their computer, smartphone, or tablet. You can connect with a PEI physician over a secure line for treatment of several conditions using text chat, audio, or video chat. Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care provider (e.g.,...
“A small part in helping patients get better.”
2022-12-01
Robin is a cook at Western Hospital in Alberton and is responsible for preparing breakfast, dinner and supper for patients. She also prepares meals for staff in the hospital cafeteria.
Robin is a Red Seal chef who has been working in the health system since 2008. She first started working at...
“It was a huge relief.”
2022-11-28
The Provincial Dental Care Program is making a difference
Sally Ross was overdue for a new set of partial plates. After more than twenty years, her old ones had become so worn down they were affecting her bite. She would have replaced them sooner, but partial plates aren’t cheap.
“I was looking...
Eye See...Eye Learn Program
2022-11-22
The Eye See…Eye Learn Program provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed.
Who is this program for?
To qualify for the Eye See…Eye Learn Program, the child must:
be eligible...
Stroke Care Program
2022-10-31
A stroke is a medical emergency caused by a loss of blood to the brain from a blocked artery or ruptured blood vessel. Brain cells in the affected area die because they are not getting enough oxygen. The faster someone gets treatment, the better the chance of saving brain cells,...
Occupational Therapy (OT) for School-Aged Children
2022-10-28
The School Therapy Occupational Therapy (OT) program, offers a school-based OT service to children from kindergarten to grade 12. It works together with students, school staff and parents/guardians at many different levels to support students with development of skills important to their: learning...
Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
2022-10-28
Chronic disease can occur at any age and usually begins slowly and develops gradually over time. The most common chronic conditions include chronic lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers.
If you have a...
Medication List
2022-10-20
Knowing when, how and why you take medication plays a big part in medication safety.
An up-to-date Medication List [PDF | 609 KB] can help you and your family keep track of all your medications. This list is important to help make sure you are getting the right medication at the right time.
Why...
Diagnostic Imaging Services
2022-09-27
Diagnostic Imaging uses specialized equipment to produce images of the inside of the body for the diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease, and medical conditions. These services give health care providers important information to make decisions about your care and treatment.
Diagnostic Imaging...