The Department of Health and Wellness has announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Wedge as Chair of the Health PEI Board of Directors. Dr. Wedge succeeds Diane Griffin, who served as Board Chair during a period of significant change within the health system. Ms. Griffin was...
The provincial government has expanded diagnostic privileges for chiropractors as part of its ongoing commitment to improving access to diagnostic imaging and timely care for Islanders. “Chiropractors can now order and view X-ray results as part of their care for certain patients...
Today, after agreeing to begin the mediation process with respect to the Physician Services Agreement, the Medical Society of PEI, Department of Health and Wellness, and Health PEI jointly issued the following statement: “Over the past number of days, Health PEI, the Department...
It takes a special kind of person to work in long-term care. From cooks and cleaners to care workers and recreation teams, every person who walks through those doors becomes part of a larger story, and it’s a story filled with compassion and joy. These are the people who show up...
The PEI Sports Hall of Fame and Museum recognizes and pays tribute to PEI athletes and builders of sport who have brought special honour to the province. It is managed by a board of directors. Who serves on the board? Nine members make up the board of directors. Each county has...
The Council regulates the practice of chiropractors in the province, promotes standards and safeguards the welfare of the public with regard to the services of chiropractors. Who serves on the board? The Council is made up of three members nominated by the Association and...
A new mobile X-ray program is making diagnostic imaging more accessible by bringing services directly to residents in long-term care (LTC) homes across Prince Edward Island. The mobile service, currently offering chest X-rays, is being rolled out to all public and private LTC...
The provincial government is funding a one-year pilot program with Reactive Health Inc. to provide rehabilitative physiotherapy for uninsured or underinsured patients who have had total hip or knee replacements. Through the Health Innovation Fund, $80,000 was allocated to improve...
Today, Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, issued the following statement on medical learners in PEI. “Today marks a historic milestone for healthcare in Prince Edward Island, as 20 Island students will be receiving their acceptance letters to Memorial...
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on the resolution of tobacco litigation: “I am pleased to announce a resolution in an effort to recover money for our health system from tobacco companies that have sold cigarettes in Canada. Cigarette...