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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...
Trustee to be appointed for Health PEI
2018-05-23
As the province begins to transition the governance model of the provincial health authority, the current Health PEI Board of Directors has decided to step aside.
“It was unfortunate to receive the resignation of the board, however I respect their decision. I want to thank them for their work...
Islanders will help shape new diabetes strategy
2018-05-23
Islanders living with diabetes are invited to a series of important conversations next month that will shape Prince Edward Island’s renewed diabetes strategy.
Health PEI will hold four focus group sessions across the province from June 5 to 13 to help inform the new multi-year strategy, which...
Visitor restrictions lifted at QEH
2018-05-10
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has lifted visitor restrictions on Unit 8 (general medical and acute stroke unit) as patients recover from gastro-intestinal illness and influenza.
Even with restrictions lifted, everyone coming to the hospital -- including visitors and persons coming in for...
Housing support for Islanders living with mental illness
2018-05-08
Strengthening mental health services -
Islanders living with mental illness will soon have better access to housing that meets their needs.
Through a new partnership with Health PEI and the Canadian Mental Health Association-PEI, a 10-bed housing unit will be established this year that will offer...
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...