Birth control counselling and options are provided to individuals of all genders, orientations and ages through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). The program provides safe, confidential, and supportive services to all clients. Call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free)...
Health PEI has sent letters to people impacted by a breach of privacy that occurred at Prince County Hospital, involving patient medical records in the provincial electronic hospital record system. Health PEI discovered this fall that an employee of the hospital had viewed...
Improvements to the Prince County Hospital’s (PCH) heliport will ensure Islanders have 24/7 access to emergency air transports. The work will take approximately 10 weeks, and during that time patients requiring Lifeflights will be transported by Island EMS to the Lifeflight...
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...
Women’s wellness and sexual health services for all Islanders are expanding to rural communities, enhancing access to care and support. Community-based services offered as part of the Women’s Wellness Program are now available in Souris, O’Leary, and Alberton in addition to...
Prince Edward Island is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis). Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, fever, and gradually worsening cough that often ends with a “whooping” sound that can cause the person to vomit. There are currently 10 cases of...
For immediate help Call the Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line at 1-833-553-6983 (toll-free). Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact the Mobile Mental Health Response Service. A team of trained health care...
Renovations to improve the main entrance and kitchen at Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) are beginning today. The new renovations will improve patient flow and privacy at the hospital. In the past, all KCMH visitors and patients had to pass by the main reception desk located...
Wedgewood Manor in Summerside has declared an outbreak of influenza on its Land household. Residents of this household will be limited to one visitor at a time. All visitors will be asked to follow the current infection control measures including wearing a mask. Visitors are...
The Code Orange at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been cleared. Children are no longer being transferred to hospital as they have been cleared by Island EMS. A total of three children have been treated, but they are stable. “Thank you to QEH staff and physicians, partner...