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Prince County Hospital will receive $5.35 million expansion
2016-09-16
A government investment of $5.35 million will enhance patient care services at Prince County Hospital (PCH). This investment will go towards expanding the Ambulatory Care Centre and introduction of a new Women’s Wellness Centre. “Ambulatory care is one of the most significant growth areas in health...
Prince Edward Island to bid for and host the 2023 Canada Winter Games
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-bid-and-host-2023-canada-winter-games
2016-09-15
Prince Edward Island now has the opportunity to bid for and host the 2023 Canada Winter Games. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host the 2023 Canada Games, which will be a province-wide showcase for the entire Island and our history, our culture, and our people,” said Premier Wade...
More resources will improve access to dialysis treatment and specialists
2016-09-13
Islanders living with chronic kidney disease will soon benefit from more resources and better access to dialysis treatment and specialists at the renal clinic, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. This week, Health PEI introduced an evening shift that will enhance capacity for...
PEI men encouraged to talk about prostate health and cancer
2016-09-08
During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Island men are encouraged to speak with their family physician or nurse practitioner about their prostate health and risk of developing cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men; one in eight men will be diagnosed with the...
New mental health resources available in Prince County for seniors
2016-09-01
Prince County seniors now have access to a wide range of mental health resources closer to home. A specialized Seniors Mental Health Resource Team, now operating out of St. Eleanor’s Place in Summerside and clinics across West Prince, provides a mix of services for seniors experiencing complex...
Kindergarten children off to a good start with free eye exams and glasses
2016-08-26
Kindergarten students are receiving free eye exams and glasses and getting off to a better start in school with help from the Eye See…Eye Learn program. “The Eye See…Eye Learn program focuses on early detection of eye and vision problems in young children as they enter the school system,” said...
Restorative care program helping Islanders regain strength, mobility and independence
2016-08-03
Islanders, particularly seniors, are regaining the strength, mobility and confidence needed to return to the community following extended hospital stay with support of the Restorative Care Program at Prince Edward Home. Restorative Care focuses on rehabilitating patients with the goal of being able...
PEI optometrists now screening for conditions like diabetes
2016-07-28
Expanded coverage of optometry services is reducing the need for referrals to ophthalmologists, visits to family doctors, emergency departments and walk-in clinics. “Uptake has been excellent for this new program which allows optometrists across the province to screen for conditions such as...
go!PEI projects help Beach Grove residents stay active
2016-07-21
Beach Grove Home residents are getting more active thanks to new go!PEI programming for seniors. “Engaging in physical activity is important for Islanders of all ages, and even more so as we get older,” said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Getting moving for even a few minutes a...
Wellness grants help community groups to engage Islanders in healthy living
2016-07-14
With the support of provincial wellness grants, community organizations continue to build a culture of wellness in communities across the Island. “Organizations who received wellness grants earlier this year are now seeing the fruits of their efforts in helping Islanders to engage in key areas of...