Breast cancer survivor Maureen Garrity says she wishes a new patient information tool had been available back when she received her diagnosis. Health PEI has partnered with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, health care providers, and patient advisors on an information and...
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...
Prince Edward Island will temporarily become the world hub of health promotion expertise during the coming weekend. More than 250 international delegates will gather October 16 and 17 for the sixth annual Global Forum on Health Promotion. This weekend marks the first time the...
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...
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...
Islanders are urged to get their flu shot as flu season on Prince Edward Island nears. Throughout October 52,000 doses of influenza vaccine will be delivered in various shipments to immunizers. Influenza season typically begins in Prince Edward Island in December. “A flu shot is...
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...
The Chief Public Health Office Report is produced every two years to keep the public informed of changing health trends.
This document presents the 2015 summary results of the Provincial Infection Prevention and Control Program's Surveillance Data.
This policy provides direction to healthcare providers regarding the documentation and reporting of positive TST results.