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May 9 to 15 is National Nursing Week #WeAnswerTheCall
2022-05-09
May 9 to 15 is National Nursing Week in Canada. Nurses play a pivotal role in the health care of Islanders, working tirelessly at every level of the health care system, be they Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, or Nurse Practitioners.
“PEI’s nurses have always been the face of...
Frail seniors to benefit from more in-home support
2018-05-31
Frail Island seniors living in Queens County can now receive in-home support for their complex health needs.
A nurse practitioner has been hired to support the expansion to Queens County of the Caring for Older Adults in Community and at Home (COACH) program. The expansion is possible thanks to a...
Help celebrate nurses next week
2018-05-04
During National Nursing Week (May 7-13), Islanders are encouraged to celebrate and thank Prince Edward Island’s nearly 2,000 nurses for their commitment to quality patient care.
Nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) work in a variety of health...
Construction of new renal clinic underway
2018-01-26
Investing in infrastructure -
More Islanders with chronic kidney disease will benefit from improved kidney care thanks to a new Provincial Renal Clinic.
The provincial government – through its capital budget – is investing $2.1 million to construct the new clinic, which will be more spacious and...
Remember to call ahead on medical appointments
2018-01-03
Due to inclement weather and road conditions predicted over the next two days, Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics, and other health care services are asked to please call ahead to confirm – or notify staff if they are unable to make the appointment.
Health PEI will provide updates...
Health PEI continues to invest in nurses
2017-12-01
Supporting Island families -
Hiring more nurses across the province – as part of the province’s first-ever nursing strategy – will help ensure stable health care for Islanders now and into the future.
Since January, Health PEI has hired 64 new graduate nurses, including 13 this December. Another...
Health PEI achieves national accreditation
2017-11-09
Accreditation Canada has certified that Health PEI’s programs and services throughout the province meet national standards for health care excellence.
More than 95 percent of the 3,550 criteria that Accreditation Canada assessed met national standards, a significant improvement from Health PEI’s...
Islanders wanted as health patient, family advisors
2017-11-07
Supporting Island families -
Being a patient and family advisor has allowed Karen MacLean to help shape how health care policy is delivered on Prince Edward Island.
MacLean, of Summerside, is one of 38 Islanders currently volunteering as patient and family advisors on several quality teams and...