Volunteers help build strong communities Volunteers complement the care provided by professional staff. Every day volunteers across Prince Edward Island contribute to the well-being and comfort of patients, clients and residents. Why should I become a volunteer? You can volunteer...
A Day in the Life of a Medical Radiation Therapist “We are all very passionate and friendly here,” said Kristy Peters, medical radiation therapist at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. “You can often hear us on the intercom while patients are receiving their treatment, and we do...
“Palliative care is about living,” said Blanche Ward, an integrated palliative care program social worker for Health PEI. “You can live with your life-limiting illness when provided the right support. We want people to have a more positive perception of what palliative care is...
“When I received the email about the Wellness Wheel Challenge, I thought it might be something fun to try and that it might help keep our staff engaged,” said Holly Paynter, nurse coordinator on the pediatric ambulatory (day) care unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). “The...
“There’s a real problem-solving element to this job, and I love that,” said Michelle Barton, the cancer patient navigator for Health PEI. The health care system can be complex. It’s often difficult for patients to find their way to the care or resources they need. As the cancer...
Listed alphabetically. 2-1-1: connecting you to non-urgent health services 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service. It can quickly connect you to non-urgent health services. These include human, social, community and government services. Call 2-1-1, 24 hours...
Chief Executive Officer Melanie Fraser Melanie Fraser is the Chief Executive Officer of Health PEI, where she leads the province’s health authority with a focus on innovation, equity, and system-wide transformation. With over two decades of senior public sector leadership...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you can access many of the following services without a referral from a doctor. If you are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, see Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner On this page: 811 Telehealth Emergency departments...
Severe weather and road conditions can impact medical appointments and other health care services. This page lists locations and services that are currently closed or delayed due to weather. This list may change frequently. If you are unsure if your appointment will be...
Three years ago, Sydney Powers began volunteering at Hillsborough Hospital. As a psychology student at the University of Prince Edward, she was interested in gaining practical experience. She also wanted to normalize conversations about mental health. “For some reason, there’s a...