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Navigating Patients to Available Medical Services
2021-07-26
After moving to PEI and leaving her New Brunswick family doctor and specialists behind, Jill McDougall had concerns about maintaining her health and navigating the health care system on PEI. While on the wait list to receive a family doctor, Jill’s NB specialists required follow up testing but did...
Parents managing anxiety and depression through Tranquility
2021-07-26
A new research project is providing parents access to tools to cope with anxiety and other mental health concerns. For parents across PEI, learning how to adapt during a pandemic has not been easy. COVID-19 has provided unique demands and challenges for parents as they manage several roles – parent...
Primary Care Collaboration in Wellington
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/primary-care-collaboration-in-wellington
2021-07-26
Collaboration between physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses is driving quality care and provides more access to patients in need at the Evangeline Health Centre.
Recently, a unique collaborative clinic on PEI has opened to decrease wait times and improve access to care for Islanders.
The...
Canadian Physiotherapy Associations Centenary Medal of Distinction Award – Angela Carragher
2021-07-26
Health PEI physiotherapist Angela Carragher has been recognized by a national professional association for excellence in her service to Islanders.
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) created the centenary Medals of Distinction in 2020 to celebrate the association’s 100th anniversary. The...
Insulin Pump Resources for Pumpers
2021-07-19
Frequently Asked Questions for Insulin Pump Users [PDF | 198 KB] includes helpful advice on when to seek assistance from:
your pump company
your diabetes educator
your nearest emergency department
Sick Day Management on an Insulin Pump provides important points to remember if you are sick...
Transition to Practice Program
2021-07-12
The Transition to Practice Program strives to support newly graduated Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) employed at Health PEI throughout their first year of practice and beyond. Newly graduated nurses beyond their first year of practice may also access these supports....