Investing in infrastructure - One of the world’s leading planning and design firms will soon begin the planning process for a new mental health and addictions campus on Prince Edward Island. CannonDesign Ltd. has been awarded a contract following government’s tender process. In...
Pictured above from left to right: Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness; Diane Griffin, Health PEI Board Chair; Audrene Mattheson, RN Team Lead; Lorraine Drost, NP; Tasha MacDonald, RN Supervisor; Lorna Hutt, Director of Community Mental Health and Addictions; and Melanie...
Islanders will soon have help to pay for more of the prescription medications they need for a better quality of life. The provincial government is improving the drug formulary by adding and expanding coverage for 28 new drugs beginning August 1. The new drugs will treat more than...
If you have diabetes, traveling requires extra planning. Changes in meals, activity levels, and time zones can affect your blood glucose (sugar) levels. What can I do to plan ahead for a long journey or if I’m traveling by airplane? Your diabetes shouldn’t stop you from traveling...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term for multiple chronic respiratory diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. What can the COPD Program do for me? The COPD Program can provide you with information, education and support on: COPD prevention...
As the province begins to transition the governance model of the provincial health authority, the current Health PEI Board of Directors has decided to step aside. “It was unfortunate to receive the resignation of the board, however I respect their decision. I want to thank them...
When you have diabetes, you may have low blood glucose (sugar) levels (hypoglycemia) or high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) from time to time. What is low blood glucose? Low blood glucose, or hypoglycemia, occurs when the amount of glucose in your blood has dropped below...
What is an MRI exam? Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body. Is MRI safe? The magnetic field...
Abdomen Ultrasound Do not eat or drink anything 5 hours before your appointment. Children 4 and under should not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before their appointment time. *Note: Patients are asked to please not use any lotions or scented products the day of their exam...
Strengthening Mental Health Services - A province-wide investment in mental health and addictions infrastructure will improve care for the one in ten Islanders who experience mental health and addictions challenges in their lifetime. As part of its 2019-20 capital budget released...