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PEI Renal Program
2018-12-20
If you or a loved one requires dialysis, investigation, or management of kidney disease, the PEI Renal Program is a community-based service that can help you., What services are offered?, Depending on your need, there are two types of dialysis services you can access,, peritoneal dialysis and...
Leadership Excellence Award Recipients
2018-12-07
The Leadership Excellence in Quality and Safety Awards recognize those who have made a solid commitment to improving the quality and safety of care provided to Islanders. The Health PEI Board would like to thank and acknowledge all individuals and teams who submitted applications. Awards were...
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...
PEI Reproductive Care Program
2018-10-19
The Reproductive Care Program provides information to support fetal, maternal, newborn, and family health during the prenatal and postnatal periods. The program is also responsible for the provincial perinatal database., What should I know before I get pregnant to ensure a healthy pregnancy for me...
Diabetes - What you need to know
2018-09-27
What is diabetes?, Diabetes is a chronic disease in which your body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes leads to high blood glucose levels, which can damage other parts of your...
Preventing type 2 diabetes
2018-08-30
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body cannot properly use the insulin that is released., Am I at risk for developing type 2 diabetes?, Type 2 diabetes can occur without you knowing it, so it is important to be...
Physiotherapy for Children
2018-08-08
If your family doctor, pediatrician, or nurse practitioner has referred your preschool child for physiotherapy, treatment may be offered in a clinical setting, at home, in a child care centre or at school. Preschool physiotherapy is offered to children from, infancy until the end of kindergarten...
PEI Cancer Treatment Centre
2018-06-27
(Adults over the age of 18), The PEI Cancer Treatment Centre (also known as the PEICTC) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Prince County Hospital Satellite Clinic is focused on specialized care and well-being for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Recognizing that each experience with cancer...
Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
2018-06-26
Regular screening to detect pre-cancerous polyps (growths) before they become cancer or early stage cancer cells can improve your chance for a complete recovery. , How do I get screened for colorectal cancer?, Screening may be done by a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) or by colonoscopy. You can...