Robyn Murphy, an organizer of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign, and an occupational health and safety officer with Health PEI says she’s often witnessed the way people hesitate to engage in discussions around mental health. “Look, if I had broken my leg I wouldn’t have any issue with...
Supporting Island families - One in 10 Canadians struggles with addiction and problematic substance use, and Prince Edward Island is not immune. National Addictions Awareness Week (November 12-18) offers Islanders an opportunity to learn about the province’s addiction prevention...
Accreditation Canada has certified that Health PEI’s programs and services throughout the province meet national standards for health care excellence. More than 95 percent of the 3,550 criteria that Accreditation Canada assessed met national standards, a significant improvement...
A provincial program helping Island palliative care patients remain in their homes longer has received national recognition for its innovative approach to end-of-life care. The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improve (CFHI) recognized Health PEI’s Paramedics Providing...
Prince Edward Island’s first-ever nursing strategy will help ensure a strong, dedicated workforce to care for Islanders. The Health PEI Nursing Strategy: 2017-2020 sets direction for nursing within the province’s publically funded health-care system. It was created after...
When you have diabetes, you may have high blood glucose (sugar) levels (hyperglycemia) or low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) from time to time. What is high blood glucose? High blood glucose, or hyperglycemia, occurs when the amount of glucose in your blood has increased...
With a strong focus on enhancing patient-centered care, the Provincial Mobile X-ray Program provides residents of all long-term care homes in Prince Edward Island with quality diagnostic imaging service in the care home. Providing an option for residents to receive an X-ray in...
The Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award recognizes a Health PEI employee working in long-term care who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the person-centered care philosophy. Person-centered care means: Treating residents as individuals Working with residents to help them make decisions and manage their health Forming trusting and supportive relationships with residents Considering residents’ needs, wishes, values, family dynamics, social circumstances and lifestyles Being compassionate and respectful Engaging in activities with residents Providing residents with...
“Breastfeeding mothers are some of the most committed, selfless, patient, and determined people I’ve ever met,” said Courtney Chisholm, RN/Lactation Consultant at Public Health Nursing. “Breastfeeding is not always easy and it’s not always natural. Clients come to me with a...
P.E.I.’s Out-of-Province Medical Travel Support Program now includes a gas card for eligible Islanders travelling off-Island to receive specialized health care services. As of September 12, 2022, Islanders who receive travel support will get an ESSO gas card worth $100 as a...