The best way to protect yourself and others from Influenza (the flu) and COVID-19 is to get vaccinated each year. It is safe to get the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. If you are eligible to receive the RSV vaccine, you may also receive it at the same time...
The patient medical home model is working at the Kinlock Medical Centre. Four years ago, a group of Charlottetown-area doctors came together for a meeting. “We didn’t even have a name for what we were talking about, but we all knew the current system isn’t working,” said Dr...
Physician Assistants are regulated health care professionals who practice under PEI’s Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) - Physician Assistants. Under the supervision of a Physician, the Physician Assistant (PA) will coordinate, evaluate, and provide high quality care to...
The Alberton Community Health Centre officially opened its doors for residents of Alberton and the West Prince area Tuesday, October 10, providing a new, functional space for collaborative care to be offered by primary care, mental health and addictions and public health care...
Surgery can be stressful for children and caregivers. This page explains what to expect when your child has same-day surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Charlottetown, or at a hospital in PEI. What should I do to prepare my child for same-day surgery? Read the...
An innovative Canadian technology, intended to reduce the risk of falls, is now available locally through a commercialization project being conducted at Health PEI with support from the Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network. The program uses technology developed by...
Rachel Morgan’s three-year-old son Link has always been a good communicator. He’s just not much of a talker. “Oh, he has no problem letting you know what he’s thinking!” said Morgan with a laugh from her home in Miscouche. “We taught him sign language when he was a baby, and he...
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. Women who develop this complication do not have diabetes prior to becoming pregnant. It can affect about 3-12 per cent of pregnant women. When should pregnant...
Barium Enema Two days before your appointment: Purchase the following from your pharmacy: 1 bottle of magnesium citrate oral solution; 3 Bisacodyl tablets; and 1 suppository. Do not eat anything after 6:00 pm. On the day before the examination: Breakfast Clear liquids only. Clear...
Strengthening mental health services - Island youth living with complex mental illness and their families are getting a chance to heal and live a healthier life through the INSIGHT program. INSIGHT supports Island youth ages 13 to 18 with a current mental health diagnosis who...