Prince Edward Island is leading the country in health care again as the first province in Canada to lower the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45, improving early detection to save lives. This change means more Islanders will be screened sooner, helping to catch cancer...
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown is asking for patience from the public as it continues to operate in a state of overcapacity. The provincial healthcare system has been operating over its normal capacity in both acute and long-term care since early January. These...
Health PEI is participating in a national pilot program, in collaboration with Canada Health Infoway and other provinces and territories, to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) scribe technology in primary care settings. The AI scribe technology is designed to reduce...
The services offered at Community Mental Health Central at the James B. Jenkins Centre on Mount Edward Road in Charlottetown have moved to a new interim home at 18 Queen Street, Suite 106. All clients with scheduled appointments have been notified. All services, including Open...
Health PEI is asking the public for patience as Island hospitals operate above normal capacity. This added pressure makes for longer wait times, slows the flow of patients through the system, and creates stress for patients, loved ones, and our hard-working staff. Island...
When Doreen Pippy picks up the phone each morning, she’s not just returning calls. She’s offering help. As Health PEI’s Provincial Patient Navigator, Doreen is the bridge between Islanders and the care they need, guiding them through a complex system that many people struggle...
Health PEI would like to clarify some points about access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans for Islanders. To receive an MRI or any other diagnostic imaging service paid for by the public healthcare system, you must have a requisition from a specialist physician. Health...
Health PEI is pleased to announce the launch of the new Patient Medical Home (PMH) at the University of PEI (UPEI). The PMH model of care is a cornerstone of Health PEI’s transformation strategy to connect every Islander to primary care. The PMH at UPEI will employ a dynamic team...
Health PEI is proud to announce the launch of Prince Edward Island’s first French Adult Day Program (ADP) — a community-based home care service designed to support older Francophone and bilingual adults and their caregivers. The program is offered in the Evangeline area and is...
Health PEI is contributing to a global stroke research study aimed at improving emergency treatment for Islanders experiencing acute stroke. It will explore the most effective dosage of a commonly used clot-busting drug. “Islanders are part of a global effort to transform stroke...