Yesterday, the Chief Public Health Officer announced the easing of restrictions in place as part of the circuit breaker to limit the possible spread of COVID-19 on PEI. In alignment with this easing of restrictions, Health PEI is easing visitor restrictions at all hospitals and...
Health PEI is reminding Islanders that masks are required for entry to any of its buildings under the new Chief Public Health Office regulations. Mask wearing is very important in health care settings, where a COVID-19 outbreak would affect vulnerable patients or staff who...
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all Health PEI specimen collection (including blood collection) and diagnostic imaging are now being done by appointment. As noted by Marion Dowling, Health PEI’s Chief Nursing Officer, in today’s media briefing, booking these appointments allows for...
As Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4-10, comes to an end, Islanders are reminded that there are many mental health and addictions services available year-round to those who need support. “I encourage all Islanders to learn about programs and services available to people so...
Prince Edward Island has launched a new online mental health service in partnership with Canada Health Infoway. Bridge the gapp is an online resource for Islanders to find mental health and substance use support information and select what best meets their needs. People can...
Health PEI testing clinics will return to normal hours of operation starting Saturday, Dec. 12. Clinics and hours of operation are as follows: Montague Legion: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday Charlottetown, Park Street: 8 a.m to 4 p.m., seven days a week...
Public Health Nursing will be holding school immunization clinics for those students (now in Grade 7) who missed their second dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the spring of this year. The HPV vaccine is offered to all Grade 6 students in Prince Edward Island. School...
Health and Wellness Minister James Aylward announced the addition of Derek Key to the Health PEI Board of Directors. “I am pleased to welcome Derek to the Health PEI Board of Directors and congratulate him on his appointment as Chair. With his extensive experience and knowledge...
Health PEI testing clinics will continue with extended hours on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Clinics and hours of operation are as follows: • Montague, Montague Legion, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Charlottetown, Park Street, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Summerside, Slemon Park, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • O...
You are invited to apply to volunteer at a Health PEI long-term care home. As a volunteer, you provide a key link between our residents and the community. Our home and the lives of our residents are all the better due to the help of many generous volunteers like yourself. If you have time and talents you are willing to share with residents in long-term care, complete the online application below. What types of activities are offered to residents? A volunteer can contribute to a resident's well-being and comfort in many ways: one-on-one or in a group. You may choose from a variety of volunteer...