New dedicated ambulance transfer units will hit the road this Fall to alleviate pressure on our ground ambulance system by providing non-urgent transfers by four dedicated units leaving more ambulances on the road to respond to emergency situations. A newly created class of...
Brian Crabbe remembers stopping to help push a stranded car out of a snow drift and becoming so winded he considered calling 9-1-1. Shortness of breath is one of the symptoms of the chronic lung disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) that affects some 8,000...
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...
Animal Bite Investigations A bite from any animal can be serious and should be examined by a health care professional. Prompt treatment can help to prevent infection or more serious illness. The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) investigates reports of human exposure to a...
A province-wide Mobile Mental Health Response Service is now providing support to Islanders who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Islanders experiencing a mental health crisis can call the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line at 1-833-553-6983 where a mental health...
A new policy directive from the Department of Health and Wellness will give paramedics more ways to help Islanders access safe, high-quality care in their communities. Effective May 7, 2024, Island EMS will introduce new protocols to determine whether people should receive care...
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...
Paramedic Services Are paramedics and ambulance services regulated in PEI? The College of Paramedicine Prince Edward Island licenses paramedics according to legislated standards in the Regulated Health Professions Act. For information on licensing please contact the College of...
"An Integrated Health System Review in PEI" (2008) is the 107-page full version report produced by Corpus Sanchez International.
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...