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Cannabis Use in Health PEI Facilities and Services
2019-06-11
Health PEI has developed a cannabis (marijuana) policy to guide staff, patients, clients, residents and visitors on the use of cannabis products in facilities and on property of Health PEI.
Health PEI recognizes that adults may choose to use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. The...
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...
PEI Breast Screening Program Mammography Guidelines
2019-05-29
This brochure contains information about the PEI Breast Screening Program.
A renewed life made possible through organ donation
2019-05-28
Debbie Keough-Croken will never meet the woman who saved her life. But she’s encouraging others to follow that woman’s example by making a commitment to being an organ donor.
“She was a health-care worker in her twenties; I think maybe that work made her think about being an organ donor. She...
Public asked to submit ticks to help with health study
2019-05-24
Health PEI is asking members of the public to submit samples of biting ticks for a study tracking the human risk of tick-borne illness on Prince Edward Island. Please note: The study began in May of 2019 and concluded in 2021.
Dr. Greg German, Health PEI medical microbiologist,...
Gender Confirming Surgery Prior Approval Request Form
2019-04-17
Gender confirming surgery is insured under PEI Medicare when prior authorization has been obtained from Health PEI. Your family physician or nurse practitioner will need to complete this form and provide the necessary attachments to Health PEI's Out-of-Province Coordinator.
Gender Confirming Surgery Process Map
2019-04-17
This map illustrates the process for receiving prior approval for gender-confirming surgery. For more information, visit Transgender Health Services.
Adult Protection Program
2019-04-16
You can make a referral to Adult Protection through Home Care if you believe a vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected.
Vulnerability can include a head injury, physical or cognitive impairment, or a dementia (Alzheimer’s Korsakoff's, vascular dementia, etc.)
Types...
Report on Cancer Statistics in Prince Edward Island: Colorectal Cancer 2019
2019-04-15
This is a statistical report on Colorectal Cancer in Prince Edward Island. It is one report in a series that is being developed to provide a meaningful look at the four most frequently diagnosed cancers in PEI (lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancers).
KCMH emergency department, out-patient services to re-open at 1 p.m. today
2019-04-03
The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and ambulatory care services will re-open at 1 p.m. today.
Health PEI and hospital administration express their sincere appreciation to staff, physicians and others for their quick response and efforts to...