A look at life inside PEI’s COVID unit “For a long time, it felt like all the training we did to get ready for COVID was for nothing,” said Chelsea Chessman, the patient care coordinator of Unit 3 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). “But when the omicron variant started to...
Sexual Health Services are provided through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services to Islanders of all genders, orientations and ages at various sites across PEI. To access safe, confidential and supportive services, call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free). What services are...
Prince Edward Island has launched a new online mental health service in partnership with Canada Health Infoway. Bridge the gapp is an online resource for Islanders to find mental health and substance use support information and select what best meets their needs. People can...
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Prince Edward Home has been declared over. Residents at this facility will return to six (6) Partners in Care with two partners in care permitted at one time. Health PEI would like to thank staff for their dedication in managing and limiting the COVID...
The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and ambulatory care services will be closed today until 12 p.m. noon due to the presence of smoke in those areas of the hospital. There is no impact to the in-patient care at this time and...
Health PEI testing clinics will return to normal hours of operation starting Saturday, Dec. 12. Clinics and hours of operation are as follows: Montague Legion: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday Charlottetown, Park Street: 8 a.m to 4 p.m., seven days a week...
Islanders are being asked for their input on the 2020-2023 Health PEI Strategic Plan which will help improve healthcare across PEI in response to changing needs. Islanders will have an opportunity to contribute to the development of the new strategic plan through a survey...
Flu season is almost here and Islanders are encouraged to get their free flu shot early to protect themselves and their loved ones. The vaccine for this year’s flu shots will be distributed free of charge throughout the province beginning next week at public health clinics...
The PEI Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program for recent graduate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurses is an initiative to provide meaningful employment opportunities and to fill vacant LPN positions of Health PEI. Eligibility Who is eligible for this program? Eligible Licensed Practical Nurses include individuals who meet the following criteria: Students completing the last year of a recognized Canadian Practical Nursing program; or Applicants with experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse; and Applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada; Applicants not currently working...
Eye See...Eye Learn Program Provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed. To learn more, visit Eye See...Eye Learn Program Program for Elementary Eye Care Helps cover the costs of eye exams and...