The PEI Secondary Stroke Clinic is making a difference. Dr. Heather Williams could see things needed to change. She's a neurologist on Prince Edward Island. “Before 2017, almost every patient who arrived at an Island emergency department with stroke was admitted to hospital,” she...
Health PEI is notifying residents of West Prince of changes to Ambulatory Care services in the area over the summer months. From June 26 until September 16, ambulatory care services at Western Hospital and Community Hospital O’Leary will merge in O’Leary. This temporary change...
The Prince County Hospital (PCH) has lifted visitor restrictions as staff and patients continue to recover from gastro-intestinal illness. “We are very pleased that all patients and staff who had been experiencing symptoms of gastro-intestinal illness are now well on their way to...
Health PEI Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Research and Education aims to advance knowledge and understanding of mental health and addictions to support top-tier, evidence-based Mental Health and Addictions Services. MHA Research and Education is staffed with a director...
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...
If you are not a Canadian resident with a valid health card, you will be responsible for the cost of your care. Health PEI charges fees for a variety of services which can differ between facilities. Fees are subject to change without notice. You may also be charged a fee for...
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can bring up a lot of questions and anxiety. It is normal to feel that treatment should start right away. However, it is important for your doctors to understand as much as they can about your cancer before treatment begins. This process may take days...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is encouraging those heading back-to-school to get tested for COVID-19 this weekend, if they are experiencing any symptoms. Additional Health PEI testing locations will be available for Island K-12 students, post-secondary...
“One thing I love about the Community Health Engagement Committee (CHEC) is they’re not stuck on all the things that are wrong with the health care system or all the challenges,” said Ryan Fahey, eastern chair of the CHEC. “They want to help find solutions.” CHECs provide...
Why should I breastfeed my baby? Breastfeeding is the best method of feeding for infants. It provides nutrition, boosts immunity and benefits growth and development. Breastfeeding also allows you to enjoy a special bond with your baby, helps your body return to its pre-pregnancy...