For children under the care of the Director of Child Protection, either temporarily or permanently, approved prescription and non-prescription medications are covered under the Children in Care Drug Program. How is a child eligible? A child is eligible for medication coverage if...
Siobhan Boyle has a message for her fellow physiotherapists, wherever they may be: move to Prince Edward Island! The Quispamsis, NB native appreciates the work-life balance, the activities available on the Island, and the support of her coworkers, professionally and personally....
A new cooking class is promoting nutrition in PEI’s Indigenous community by helping participants combine traditional dishes with modern methods. Melody Hyde, dietitian and health promotion coordinator for the Abegweit First Nation, delivered a program called Slow Cooked Dreams at...
Pam Veinotte, an RN with the Summerside Hemodialysis Unit at Prince Count Hospital, specializes in nephrology - or kidney function - and has seen the way dialysis and other kidney treatments change people’s lives for the better. That’s why she welcomes more investments to expand...
As the summer season gets underway, and the high temperatures expected later this week, Islanders are reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones from heat-related illnesses. When temperatures are on the rise, it is important to stay informed and prepared to prevent heat...
What is Varicella and what are the complications of this disease? Varicella is a common and highly infectious disease which causes an irritating blister-like rash. The rash or fluid filled lesions break out in stages on all areas of the body including the scalp and mucous...