Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health met today to address a wide range of topics. Some of these included Primary Care, Mental Health and Addiction, Health Human Resources challenges and Public Health priorities, and next steps regarding Digital Health and Health Data...
Residents of West Prince will have access to more stable, quality health care in their community with all permanent registered nursing positions filled at Western Hospital for the first time in several years. Over the last year, Recruitment and Retention and Health PEI have...
As people get older, the risk of falling becomes greater, especially during PEI winters when sometimes a short walk can feel like crossing a skating rink. Even minor falls can cause harm, so it’s important to take simple precautions. Island EMS paramedic, Darby McCormick says...
PEI’s Pandemic Contingency Plan for the Health Sector is a framework document to guide the health system in the ongoing development of operational plans for a pandemic. The Province has the overall responsibility to ensure that each division of the health system has an...
Expanded coverage of optometry services is reducing the need for referrals to ophthalmologists, visits to family doctors, emergency departments and walk-in clinics. “Uptake has been excellent for this new program which allows optometrists across the province to screen for...
Alzheimer disease affects not only individuals diagnosed, but also their families, friends and communities. This January, during Alzheimer Awareness Month, Islanders are encouraged to learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia, join the #LetsTalkMemory campaign, and help spread...
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...
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...
Physiotherapists in Prince Edward Island with specialized training can now order X-rays for patients in certain situations when clinically indicated, to make more efficient use of health care resources. “Our collaborative work is key in growing the healthcare work force and...
Building on the success of the initial phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative, Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane, will carry out a second phase this October to meet with healthcare staff across the province, focusing on community healthcare. Last year, the...