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Adult Day Programs
2018-11-27
If you are a senior living in your home, there are Adult Day Programs available across PEI that offer a variety of group and individual activities suited to personal abilities and interest in a safe and comfortable environment. The programs also support family and friend caregivers by giving them a...
Diabetes ketone monitoring
2018-11-26
What are ketones?
Ketones are made when your body begins using fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. When there is not enough insulin to get glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells, the body will turn to fat for energy. When fat is broken down, ketones are made which can accumulate in the...
Type 2 diabetes: the basics
2018-09-27
Information sheet about type 2 diabetes from Diabetes Canada.
Staying healthy with diabetes
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/staying_healthy_with_diabetes.pdf
2018-09-27
Information sheet about staying healthy with diabetes from Diabetes Canada.
Edinburgh Perinatal/Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
2018-09-26
If you are pregnant and are worried about anxiety or depression, a Public Health Nurse can assist you with completing this Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) screening tool for perinatal/postnatal depression and anxiety. Your Public Health Nurse can also provide you with information about...
Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award - Eligibility and Criteria
2018-08-21
The Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award recognizes a Health PEI employee working in long-term care who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to person-centred care philosophy. This document provides more information about the award, eligibility and criteria.
Type 1 diabetes: the basics
2018-07-03
Information sheet about type 1 diabetes from Diabetes Canada.
Protecting Your Newborn Baby from Pertussis - Information Sheet
2018-06-06
Information on pertussis and how to protect your baby from it.
Diabetes and your feet
2018-05-31
Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes and can lead to serious complications. This fact sheet provides basic information about how diabetes affects your feet and what you can do to keep your feet healthy.
Prediabetes
2018-05-31
This information sheet provides information about prediabetes and risk factors for type 2 diabetes.