A new lung cancer coordinator will help the province develop its first-ever screening program while educating Islanders about how to prevent the disease. Lung cancer is one of the four most prominent cancer types on Prince Edward Island, and by itself it claims the lives of more...
Islanders will soon have help to pay for more of the prescription medications they need for a better quality of life. The provincial government is improving the drug formulary by adding and expanding coverage for 28 new drugs beginning August 1. The new drugs will treat more than...
Island cancer patients requiring radiation therapy are now benefiting from more advanced treatment available thanks to new technology at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. A new $10 million state-of-the-art TrueBeam linear accelerator enables higher precision radiation techniques...
If you are on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, you can travel outside of PEI with careful planning. If you are planning a vacation or other travel, let your health care team know as soon as possible (preferably two to three months in advance). They can be a valuable resource...
Prince Edward Island’s first-ever nursing strategy will help ensure a strong, dedicated workforce to care for Islanders. The Health PEI Nursing Strategy: 2017-2020 sets direction for nursing within the province’s publically funded health-care system. It was created after...
Public Health Nursing delivers programs that promote, protect, and preserve the health of individuals, families and communities. Public health nurses serve Islanders at every stage of life, from infants to seniors. How can Public Health Nursing help me and my family? Public...
This book contains information for parents, focusing on babies aged 6 to 12 months old. It includes information about development, play, behaviour, sleeping, eating, and health and safety.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the provincial referral centre for specialized hospital services. The 243-bed facility provides emergency, surgical, inpatient and ambulatory care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital...
The INSIGHT Program is a youth mental health day treatment program that is delivered by a team of health and education professionals who work with youth aged 13-18, their families and schools to reduce the day-to-day impact of mental health problems or illnesses on their lives...
Complete and submit this referral form to your local Home Care office to access services. A referral can be made by yourself, your family, care provider, or family doctor. Services are provided based on assessed need for a defined period of time.