Universally free flu shots and enhanced immunization programs for adults are two efforts aimed at urging all Islanders to get vaccinated against infectious diseases. Beginning this fall, Prince Edward Island will begin two initiatives to enhance the uptake of vaccination programs...
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following health services have been impacted as of noon: • all primary care appointments at the Alberton, Tyne Valley and O’Leary Health Centres scheduled for this afternoon are cancelled; • all public health nursing appointments...
Health PEI’s acting Chief Executive Officer Denise Lewis Fleming is confirming a breach of patient records at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. “Unfortunately, there has been an incident involving a former employee of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital who inappropriately viewed the...
Island men are encouraged to speak with their primary care provider about their prostate health and risk of developing cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the four leading types of cancer on Prince Edward Island and the most frequently diagnosed type in men. September is Prostate...
Strengthening mental health services - Not all emergencies that arrive at Prince Edward Island’s largest hospital involve physical health. For those who show up at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency department with a mental health crisis, Sasha O’Hanley and her colleagues are...
Due to inclement weather and road conditions predicted over the next 24 hours, Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services to please call ahead to confirm their appointment – or notify staff if they are unable to make the...
It will now be easier for Islanders to start the often difficult conversation about their own end-of-life care. Health PEI’s new online Advance Care Planning Workbook guides users through the key steps to clearly communicate and outline their wishes for health and personal care...
Beach Grove Home is taking extra steps to protect residents, staff, and visitors after five residents tested positive for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). The affected residents live in the Sunset Household at the home, and all five have tested positive for...
Distributed at the request of Medavie Health Services - Prince Edward Island paramedics recognized with the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal during a ceremony at Government House. The exemplary service medals recognize those persons in high...
Women’s wellness and sexual health services for all Islanders are expanding to rural communities, enhancing access to care and support. Community-based services offered as part of the Women’s Wellness Program are now available in Souris, O’Leary, and Alberton in addition to...