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Activity improves health, even in hospital
2019-05-30
We all know that exercise and activity are important for good health and healing. That’s why a new program is being used to help bring the benefits of working-out to Island residents during their stay in hospital. As part of a senior-friendly hospital approach being piloted on Unit 3 at the Queen...
Finding professional fulfillment and a warm welcome in rural health care
2018-12-19
Andrew Fudge found a welcoming community and a fulfilling career when he moved from Newfoundland to work as a registered nurse at Western Hospital in Alberton. After graduating from Memorial University last year, Fudge said he chose Prince Edward Island because it offered a stable full-time...
How was your hospital stay? Health PEI wants to know
2018-10-16
Were you or a loved one admitted to an Island hospital in the last month? Health PEI wants to hear from you as part of its new online patient satisfaction survey in acute care. The online survey is available in English and French, and patients discharged in September will receive a postcard in the...
COACH helps bring seniors home
2018-09-28
Murray MacPherson knew he and his mother couldn’t care for his father by themselves. Diagnosed with dementia, 82-year-old Scott MacPherson had been in the hospital for 41 days with a bladder infection and related issues. It was only because of Health PEI’s home-care initiatives including the COACH...
Hope, family are constant companions on Alzheimer’s journey
2018-09-20
Lynn Loftus first volunteered with the Alzheimer Society of PEI because of her father’s Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis – but even 30 years spent getting involved and learning about the illness couldn't fully prepare her to be diagnosed herself. “I started with the Alzheimer Society when my...
Frail seniors to benefit from more in-home support
2018-05-31
Frail Island seniors living in Queens County can now receive in-home support for their complex health needs. A nurse practitioner has been hired to support the expansion to Queens County of the Caring for Older Adults in Community and at Home (COACH) program. The expansion is possible thanks to a $...
Help celebrate nurses next week
2018-05-04
During National Nursing Week (May 7-13), Islanders are encouraged to celebrate and thank Prince Edward Island’s nearly 2,000 nurses for their commitment to quality patient care. Nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) work in a variety of health care...
Apply to be a Volunteer Patient and Family Advisor
2018-02-02
If you, or a member of your family, received health care or services in PEI recently, sharing your experience may help others get the best care possible. Health PEI is seeking volunteers with direct experience in a health system to serve as patient and family advisors on various quality improvement...
Construction of new renal clinic underway
2018-01-26
Investing in infrastructure -, More Islanders with chronic kidney disease will benefit from improved kidney care thanks to a new Provincial Renal Clinic. The provincial government – through its capital budget – is investing $2.1 million to construct the new clinic, which will be more spacious and...
There’s help for Islanders living with diabetes
2018-01-22
Supporting Island families -, If you have diabetes and live on Prince Edward Island, you’re not alone – and the provincial government has experts committed to helping you enjoy a healthy life. An estimated 14,000 Islanders live with diabetes, which can be more than just a shocking diagnosis; it...