Prince Edward Island COPD Trends 2001 - 2011
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a term for multiple chronic respiratory diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a term for multiple chronic respiratory diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Health PEI is welcoming three new specialists to Prince Edward Island, as a record number of physicians are joining the province. The three new hires bring the total confirmed hires this year to 35. They include One neurologist, starting in early December 2024. One psychiatrist...
Important Update Regarding Paramedic Licensing Transition from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Board of Prince Edward Island to the College of Paramedicine of PEI: On April 1, 2024 the College of Paramedicine of PEI (CPPEI) was established under the Regulated Health Professions Act. In accordance, all paramedic licensing will be processed and regulated by CPPEI. For more information about paramedic licensing, please contact registrar@cppei.ca or visit the College of Paramedicine at www.cppei.ca. Thank you.
Early in 2021, a new physician will be joining the health care team in Tignish. Dr. Peter Entwistle will begin his full time practice at the Tignish Health Centre in February 2021. He will take over the practice of the community’s former family physician, Dr. Declan Fox. “I am...
In order to practice Emergency Medical Technology in Prince Edward Island, all applicants must hold current registration with the EMS Board of Prince Edward Island. Use the guide in this document to identify the right application type.
The provincial government is adding 100 new long-term care beds across the province to help more seniors access the care they need in their communities close to family and friends. The 100 beds will be added to private nursing homes in Belfast, Stratford, Charlottetown...
Premier Dennis King announced an extension to existing public health measures in the province, including continuation of online learning for K-12 students, until at least January 24, 2022. Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says extending the public health...