It was at Charlottetown Rural High School’s career day in grade 10 that Craig Malone decided to not only be a doctor, but to be a doctor at home on Prince Edward Island. “At the time, I was not the greatest student,” the Hampshire native laughs, “but I had this unrelenting dream...
All Islanders are invited to a free presentation exploring how to stay healthy beyond just diet and exercise. All Islanders are invited to a free, public lecture: “Taking Action on How We Live, Work, and Play: Implications for chronic disease prevention and the promotion of...
Prince Edward Island is always in need of physicians, and Sheila Kerry is working to let prospective doctors know that the Island is the place for them. As the province’s physician recruitment coordinator, she is part of a team that works to attract and retain health...
If you’ve ever lived on Prince Edward Island, you already know that the scenery and lifestyle are unrivaled. What you might not know is that being on a small Island can make a big difference in your career – especially in health care. There are in-demand positions available in...
When he worked in the kitchen of the former Prince Edward Home on Brighton Road in Charlottetown, Joey Matheson was nervous to go into the palliative care unit. Two decades later, he has been awarded the province’s highest honour for excellence in palliative care. “I was...
What is Hepatitis B and what are the complications of having Hepatitis B disease? Hepatitis B is one of several types of hepatitis virus that attack the liver. It is spread from person to person through contact with infected blood and body fluids in one of the following ways...