As a regular at the Charlottetown Driving Park, Kerry McKenna grew up loving the excitement of harness racing. Now 58, the Charlottetown resident still loves horses – but enjoys them at a slightly slower pace. McKenna is living with brain cancer and is a day-patient at the...
What is Rotavirus illness and what are the complications of this disease? Rotavirus is a common cause of gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea and vomiting) in children. Rotavirus is caused by a virus that is present in the bowel and it is spread by hand to mouth when contact is...
The Chief Public Health Office is investigating two cases of measles in PEI in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people with public exposure sites. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through the air and close contact, such as breathing, coughing, or...
Gloria Smith never leaves her husband Arnold’s side whenever he’s admitted to either the Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Prince County Hospital. Instead, Gloria, of Augustine Cove, PEI, chooses to curl up and sleep on the bedside chair. Gloria and Arnold have been married for 58...
Strengthening mental health services - After introductions and icebreakers, the youth scribble their questions and concerns onto Post-It notes and drop them into a “talk it out” bucket. Led by adult facilitators, topics the youth bring for discussion may range from ‘how do I know...
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...
Any accommodation you provide for seasonal agricultural workers must meet provincial environmental health and safety requirements, i.e. kept in good repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and free from vermin and rodent infestation. The federal government requires a...
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...
If you are an Internationally Education Nurse (IEN) who has been hired by a PEI healthcare employer and has immigrated to PEI for work as a Registered Nurse, Provisional Class Registered Nurse, or a Licensed Practical Nurse, you may be eligible to be reimbursed on the fees listed in the below table. Use the online form below to apply for reimbursement and submit documentation. Note: You must sign and submit a 3,900 working hours Return in Service Agreement if you are approved for reimbursement through the program. What fees are eligible for reimbursement? Type of Fee Maximum Reimbursement...