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Winner of palliative care award the 'real deal'
2018-05-31
When he worked in the kitchen of the former Prince Edward Home on Brighton Road in Charlottetown, Joey Matheson was nervous to go into the palliative care unit. Two decades later, he has been awarded the province’s highest honour for excellence in palliative care.
“I was terrified back then, of...
Picturing a better future for Island seniors
2018-05-25
Ken Williams appreciated being asked to show, through photography, that it can be challenging for aging Islanders to find the services they need.
The Ebenezer resident was one of more than 250 Islanders who participated in talks leading to the development of Prince Edward Island’s action plan for...
Suicide Prevention Action Plan
2018-05-25
Together, the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Canadian Mental Health Association - PEI Division have developed a Provincial Suicide Prevention Action Plan.
The focus of the action plan is to build HOPE for individuals and for communities and to challenge factors that contribute to...
Suicide prevention strategy works to build hope
2018-05-25
A new strategy has been developed to help create a suicide-safer Prince Edward Island and reduce the painful, long-term effects of suicide on loved ones and communities.
The Department of Health and Wellness -- in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association -- has created The Building...
If you live with diabetes, we need to hear from you
2018-05-25
The Prince Edward Island government wants to hear from Islanders living with diabetes - how programs and services have helped – and/or how they could be improved.
“Hearing from the public is the best way for Health PEI to see if there are gaps in health programs and services, and how best to...
Seniors Health and Wellness Action Plan: Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health
2018-05-24
An action plan to ensure seniors of Prince Edward Island lead active, engaged, independent, and productive lives in good health.
Action plan builds on existing supports for seniors
2018-05-24
The health and wellness of Island seniors is a top priority for the provincial government that a historic new action plan will help to enhance.
The province today (May 24) released the first-ever Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health: A Provincial Action Plan for Seniors, Near Seniors, and...
Recognizing our family physicians
2018-05-18
On today’s Family Doctor Day (May 18), the College of Family Physicians for Prince Edward Island (CFPPEI) is recognizing some of its best for 2018.
Dr. Charles Duffy has been named the Family Doctor of the Year, the college’s highest honour that recognizes an outstanding family physician who best...