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"I’m having technical problems with virtual care... help!"
2022-12-02
Islanders can access virtual health care services through their computer, smartphone, or tablet. You can connect with a PEI physician over a secure line for treatment of several conditions using text chat, audio, or video chat. Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care provider (e.g.,...
“A small part in helping patients get better.”
2022-12-01
Robin is a cook at Western Hospital in Alberton and is responsible for preparing breakfast, dinner and supper for patients. She also prepares meals for staff in the hospital cafeteria.
Robin is a Red Seal chef who has been working in the health system since 2008. She first started working at...
“It was a huge relief.”
2022-11-28
The Provincial Dental Care Program is making a difference
Sally Ross was overdue for a new set of partial plates. After more than twenty years, her old ones had become so worn down they were affecting her bite. She would have replaced them sooner, but partial plates aren’t cheap.
“I was looking...
Health PEI notifying public of issue involving delayed Gynecological referrals
2022-11-03
Health PEI is notifying the public of a recent error that resulted in Gynecological referrals being delayed due to a data entry issue involving the newly implemented Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
In late September 2022, staff and physicians in the Gynecology clinic at The Mount in...
Western Hospital Collaborative Emergency Centre to remain closed until at least late October; review of service underway
2022-09-15
The Western Hospital Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) will remain closed until at least late October 2022 due to ongoing staffing challenges, with a possibility of the closure extending into November if staffing conditions persist.
This closure does not affect the emergency department service...
Health PEI granted Accredited status
2022-09-01
Health PEI has been awarded Accredited status by Accreditation Canada.
In June, a team of health care experts from Accreditation Canada toured 30 locations across Health PEI, interacting with various patients, clients, residents, families, community partners, physicians and staff.
In all, 25...
Volunteer with Health PEI
2022-08-22
Volunteers help build strong communities
Volunteers complement the care provided by professional staff. Every day volunteers across Prince Edward Island contribute to the well-being and comfort of patients, clients and residents.
Why should I become a volunteer?
You can volunteer with Health PEI...
“This makes it someone’s job”
2022-07-28
FLS Program aims to prevent life-altering injuries before they happen
Joan Adams’ family had planned their holiday in Nova Scotia for a long time.
“We had started talking about it during COVID, but we wanted to wait until we all felt safe,” she said.
Her family rented a series of cabins near the...
Help along the way
2022-07-28
Conor Mullally’s journey with mental health is a long one with many stops along the way, but it’s one he’s not afraid to talk about.
“I think everyone experiences mental health, to an extent,” he said on the phone from his home in Souris, PEI. “Some people’s experience is at a more clinical...
COVID-19 Vaccine doses and appointments available for children 6 months to 5 years of age
2022-07-27
Prince Edward Island has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include all children 6 months of age and up to 5 years old to increase protection against COVID-19 and to reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization. In addition to any immediate illness, children are vulnerable to...