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Wastewater Surveillance for COVID-19
2022-06-30
Background, The virus (and its variants) that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) can be detected in the stool of infected people. Testing and monitoring wastewater (sewage) for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 provides an opportunity to detect the presence of COVID-19 infections in a community without having...
Harm Reduction Services and Supports
2022-06-29
What is harm reduction?, Harm reduction is any policy, program or service that helps a person or community reduce harms related to substance use without necessarily requiring a decrease in substance use. Harm reduction works alongside treatment, where the goal is often to decrease substance use....
Preventing Opioid-Related Overdoses
2022-06-29
Opioids are drugs that include prescribed pain relievers, like codeine or morphine, as well as illegal drugs, like heroin. Patients can benefit from opioids that are prescribed and used properly. When opioids are misused, they can be deadly. Unknowingly, potent opioids like fentanyl may be put in...
PEI Weekly Influenza Summary 2021-2022 Season
2022-06-28
OK, Week 25 - Jun. 19 - 25, 2022, Summary, There was no flu activity in PEI during Week 25. Our seasonal total is 50 lab-confirmed cases (49 A and 1 B). The median age of cases to date is 11.9 years. Nationally: Influenza activity continues to decrease, indicating that Canada is nearing the end of...
COVID-19 Testing and Case Data
2022-06-28
COVID-19 Update Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 808 new cases since last update 115 average cases per day (over the last 7 days) Nine individuals in hospital with COVID-19 Seven admitted due to COVID-19, with 0 in the Intensive Care Unit Two admitted for other reasons and were COVID-19 positive on or after...
Outbreaks in long-term care and community care facilities
2022-06-27
Data as of June 27, 2022, Cases Among Residents , Facility, Total number of cases among residents, Total number of active cases among residents, Andrews of Summerside 10 10, Cases Among Staff, Facility, Total number of cases among staff*, Total number of active cases among staff*, Andrews of...
Pediatrician - Summerside
2022-06-27
Health PEI is seeking one 1.0 FTE permanent Pediatrician to join the Pediatrics Department at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside . Located in Summerside, the Prince County Hospital is a 110-bed regional hospital with a six bed ICU that provides specialty services in Internal Medicine, General...
COVID-19 Testing in PEI
2022-06-24
If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19, get tested at a testing clinic and self-isolate until the results come back. Self Assessment Tool for COVID-19, As of June 8, COVID-19 testing is by appointment only. To book an appointment visit skipthewaitingroom.com (preferred) or call 1-844-975-3303...
Locum - General Internist – Summerside
2022-06-23
Are you looking for an incredible opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a strong culture of teamwork? Health PEI is seeking a locum General Internist for the Prince County Hospital in Summerside from September 4th, 2022 – November 2023. The Prince County Hospital is operated by Health...
Council of the Federation Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care
2022-06-21
Canada’s Premiers are pleased to announce the Council of the Federation (COF) Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care. Presented in each province and territory for initiatives that positively impact mental health and addictions care, this one-time award will recognize and support...