The Health PEI Board of Directors today announced that CEO Dr. Michael Mayne will depart from the health authority in October to focus on his family and pursue personal and professional interests. Since 2011 Dr. Mayne has held senior roles in the Island’s health care system...
A new research project is providing parents access to tools to cope with anxiety and other mental health concerns. For parents across PEI, learning how to adapt during a pandemic has not been easy. COVID-19 has provided unique demands and challenges for parents as they manage...
Louise Campbell gives back as a patient and family partner. Louise Campbell is not a doctor. She’s not a nurse. She’s not a health care professional at all, and yet, she has an important voice in how health care is delivered on Prince Edward Island. Louise is one of many...
When a resident at a local long-term care facility recently became the first to receive a mobile chest X-ray on-site, she couldn’t have been more thrilled. “She was tickled pink,” said Samantha Gaudet, Director of Nursing at Whisperwood Villa in Charlottetown. “She kept telling...
Seniors Mental Health Resource Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that provide specialized services to seniors experiencing complex mental health problems, as well as support to their families and/or caregivers. Teams are located in Kings, Queens and Prince Counties and include...
Health and Wellness Minister James Aylward announced the addition of Derek Key to the Health PEI Board of Directors. “I am pleased to welcome Derek to the Health PEI Board of Directors and congratulate him on his appointment as Chair. With his extensive experience and knowledge...
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) introduced a new pet therapy program in its emergency department this week to bring added comfort to patients. Approximately 110 people visit the emergency department every day, many of them with urgent medical needs. “For most, a visit to the...
A Day in the Life of a Medical Radiation Therapist “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...
The Medical Education Program provides opportunities for undergraduate and visiting postgraduate medical students to gain experience in family medicine and a variety of specialty areas in health care facilities across Prince Edward Island. Participating medical schools Core and...
If you have cancer and require a medical test or procedure not available on PEI, your doctor will refer you to a specialist or service in another province. This page answers frequently asked questions about this process. If you have additional questions or would like help...