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Cancer Support and Information for Patients and Families
2017-01-26
Learning that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer can be devastating. Life can change suddenly and profoundly after a cancer diagnosis. Cancer affects not only the physical body, but also the emotional, social and spiritual aspects of a person. Most people find that becoming...
Visitation remains limited at Kings County Memorial Hospital
2017-01-25
Kings County Memorial Hospital is maintaining precautions and limited visitation while some patients remain ill with influenza and others continue to present with flu-like symptoms. Until further notice, all visitors must check in with the nurses’ station upon arriving and must also wear a gown...
Remember to call ahead on medical appointments
2017-01-24
Due to inclement weather and road conditions predicted over the next 24 hours, Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics, and other health care services to please call ahead to confirm their appointment – or notify staff if they are unable to make the appointment. ...
Visitors limited at Kings County Memorial Hospital
2017-01-20
Visitors to Kings County Memorial Hospital are being limited as a precaution due to two confirmed cases of influenza at the hospital and others who are presenting to the emergency department with flu-like symptoms. Until further notice, visiting is limited to: • immediate family members only...
Emergency departments are at their busiest
2017-01-19
Emergency departments at Island hospitals continue to treat high volumes of patients during this busy winter season. For non-urgent health care needs, Islanders are encouraged to visit their primary-care provider or walk-in clinic or call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse. However, anyone with...
Cancer Treatment
2017-01-18
After a diagnosis of cancer by a family physician or specialist, you may be referred to the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown or the medical oncology satellite clinic at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside. Through consultation with cancer centre...
First women’s wellness services start this month
2017-01-17
Island women can begin accessing some hospital-based women’s wellness services later this month at Prince County Hospital. Health PEI will introduce its Women’s Wellness Program services over the next 18 months. Initial hospital-based services to be offered include: birth control counseling and...
New patient navigator improving access to care
2017-01-12
Mary Laura Coady, Health PEI’s new provincial patient navigator, is already helping to make health care more accessible and easier to understand for Islanders. A patient navigator guides patients through the system and connects them with the right care providers, resources, and supports. Coady...
Advance Care Planning Word List
2017-01-10
By learning more about common end-of-life terms and treatments, you can develop an Advance Care Plan that truly reflects your wishes. You may also want to include some of these terms in your Advance Care Plan: , Advance Care Plan, A verbal or written summary of wishes or instructions about the...
Register for a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
2017-01-06
You should add your name to the, Provincial Patient Registry, and keep your information up to date to ensure a family doctor or nurse practitioner will be assigned to you when one becomes available. You can use this online form if you: do, not, have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and would...