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Cancer patients benefiting from leading-edge treatment
2019-01-11
Island cancer patients requiring radiation therapy are now benefiting from more advanced treatment available thanks to new technology at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre.
A new $10 million state-of-the-art TrueBeam linear accelerator enables higher precision radiation techniques to be delivered on...
Colorectal cancer awareness month: Regular screening reduces risk
2018-03-08
March’s national colorectal cancer awareness month is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to talk about the importance of early detection.
Screening using the FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) Kit is recommended every two years for those of average...
Should you be tested for COPD?
2019-01-21
Coughing? Short of breath? A self-assessment may help determine if you should be tested for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a lung disease that causes coughing, wheezing and fatigue.
COPD is a major cause of hospitalization on Prince Edward Island, second only to childbirth as...
Addictions Awareness Week: 'Words matter'
2017-11-17
Supporting Island families -
One in 10 Canadians struggles with addiction and problematic substance use, and Prince Edward Island is not immune.
National Addictions Awareness Week (November 12-18) offers Islanders an opportunity to learn about the province’s addiction prevention, treatment, and...
First five Patient Medical Homes launched
2022-04-01
Patient medical homes have been formed at five Island primary care locations, beginning the shift in primary health care from solo family practices to collaborative health care and better access to care for Islanders.
Patient Medical Homes deliver team-based care through a model that has been...