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Taking care of caregivers: New program offers support
2022-10-21
Reaching out for help or support can be difficult for many people.
It can be even more difficult for unpaid caregivers who regularly provide that help and support to others.
“A primary caregiver might be a good support system themselves, but they still get burned out,” says Nancymarie Arsenault...
Building kids’ connections – and confidence – through outdoor play
2022-07-08
A nearby beach where you always swam.
That favourite tree you used to climb.
The woods you explored behind your childhood home.
“Most people can remember someplace in nature that felt special to them,” says Hannah Gehrels, project coordinator for Wild Child PEI.
“They have memories of that...
RN Bridging Program helps couple work in their dream jobs
2021-11-25
Maricris and Paul Lamano love living in Prince Edward Island.
They say the Island was an easy choice when they moved to Canada with their six-year-old son in 2017 from the Philippines because it reminds them of where they lived in Batangas, a province surrounded by beautiful beaches.
“Everyone...
Career opportunities and finding work-life balance in a rural emergency department
2020-08-13
Dr. Roberto Campanaro began working as an emergency department doctor at Western Hospital in 2015, and he hasn’t looked back.
Moving to Prince Edward Island (from Ontario) to practice medicine in the small rural community of Alberton has been a positive step for his career and for his personal...
Family doctors at the frontline of health care
2019-05-22
For Summerside doctor Nadine Arsenault-Samson, family medicine is the way she can profoundly improve the lives and outcomes of people in her care.
Family Doctor Day is recognized on May 19 each year to to celebrate family physicians and the important work they do caring for and improving the...
Irish-trained physician finding opportunity on PEI
2019-02-26
Dr. Padraig Casey is in the early stages of a medical career and raising a family life. He’s building them both on Prince Edward Island.
Casey grew up in Ireland’s County Louth and received his medical training in Dublin. When the time came to enter into medical practice, he saw both personal and...
Better cancer treatment via better technology with new linear accelerator
2019-02-22
Dr. Larry Pan, radiation oncologist, is proud of the latest machine used for cancer treatment in PEI’s radiation clinic, but he’s most excited by the impact he expects to see on patient’s lives.
“This new TrueBeam system lets us target a tumour in a very precise way, to reach tumours we hadn’t...
Educators warn of effects of vaping
2019-01-21
Vaping and e-cigarette use may be presented as alternatives to smoking and tobacco use, but health experts are warning that vapes and e-cigarrettes are not healthy alternatives for young people.
This year, as part of National Non-Smoking Week, public health officials want to raise awareness...
Combining nutrition awareness and Indigenous traditions
2018-12-24
A new cooking class is promoting nutrition in PEI’s Indigenous community by helping participants combine traditional dishes with modern methods.
Melody Hyde, dietitian and health promotion coordinator for the Abegweit First Nation, delivered a program called Slow Cooked Dreams at the Abegweit...
Showing the benefits of supported employment
2018-12-12
For years organizations like Inclusions East in Montague, Community Inclusions in O'Leary and Tremploy in Charlottetown have been helping Island residents with intellectual challenges find rewarding work in their community.
Now, a new video series will show just how valuable their work is to...