“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 whatever we can to make them comfortable. I’ve sung...
Health PEI testing sites will operate on new hours beginning Monday, November 7. The new schedule reflects a reduced demand for testing due to the availability of rapid antigen tests across the province. The testing site at Slemon Park will re-open Wednesday, November 9. All...
Even though it was just before her own birthday, Ashley Brown was the one who was giving gifts. While living in Alberta in 2016, Brown gave an 18-month-old girl a quarter of her liver and a second chance at life. A tattoo on her right arm identifies her as a “living donor.” “If...
Health PEI is notifying the public of a recent error that resulted in Gynecological referrals being delayed due to a data entry issue involving the newly implemented Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. In late September 2022, staff and physicians in the Gynecology clinic at...
The QEH activated Code Orange protocols Monday evening at about 6:20 p.m. in response to a serious motor vehicle accident that sent four people to hospital. Code Orange is called when an external disaster or threat is likely to require additional hospital resources. Due to...
Prince Edward Island is indeed picture perfect with a life-style second-to-none, but you’ll be surprised by the prospects to advance your career, be involved in decisions and help shape the future of our health system. Prince Edward Island has several opportunities in a variety...
Kings County Memorial Hospital is maintaining precautions and limited visitation while some patients remain ill with influenza and others continue to present with flu-like symptoms. Until further notice, all visitors must check in with the nurses’ station upon arriving and must...
Health PEI acknowledges and accepts the findings of the recent audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General on executive leadership compensation. We accept all the recommendations, which are being implemented right now, with an expected completion date of December 31...
The PEI Midwives Recruitment Incentive Program provides incentives to Registered Midwives to fill high-demand vacancies within Health PEI. Eligibility Who is eligible for this program? Eligible midwives who meet the following criteria: Are entitled to work in Canada; Are...
New emergency health technology will help Islanders until paramedics arrive. A new Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) system will allow 9-1-1 dispatchers to provide instructions such as CPR directions over the phone until Island EMS or other first responders arrive. Health PEI and...