What is Pertussis? Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the lungs and upper airway that is caused by a bacteria. The pertussis bacteria can be present in the nose and throat of people of all ages. It is spread easily by coughing, sneezing and close...
Islanders with a concussion or mild brain injury are getting better care through the provincial head injury support and recovery clinic. Located at the Harbourside Health Centre in Summerside, the clinic has helped 28 Islanders since it opened in July. It is an initiative of...
“They did everything they could to direct you through your disease and to help you manage it,” said Peter Sprague, who has been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, for more than 14 years. For those with a diagnosis, chronic diseases like COPD are part of...
Health PEI, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, will issue a public tender on Thursday for asbestos abatement work at Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) in Montague. KCMH was constructed in 1971, prior to the ban on asbestos-containing...
Knowing when, how and why you take medication plays a big part in medication safety. An up-to-date Medication List can help you and your family keep track of all your medications. This list is important to help make sure you are getting the right medication at the right time...
Health PEI is reducing some non-urgent procedures and services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to ensure staff and bed capacity are available for people who may need life-saving care in the coming days. “Since the Omicron wave began, our staff and physicians have worked hard to...
The Dr. Patrick Gill Asthma Education Centre, named in memory of an Island respirologist and leader in asthma education, has been helping improve the quality of life for islanders living with asthma since 1997. The centre is also a resource to other health care providers. We can...
James (Jim) T. Revell has been appointed trustee of Health PEI. A former Health PEI board member, Revell is a member of the P.E.I. Law Society and Canadian Bar Association. He is currently the chief executive officer of the Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island. “I am...
During National Nursing Week (May 7-13), Islanders are encouraged to celebrate and thank Prince Edward Island’s nearly 2,000 nurses for their commitment to quality patient care. Nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) work in a...
March’s national colorectal cancer awareness month is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to talk about the importance of early detection. Screening using the FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) Kit is recommended every two years for those of average risk who are 50...