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...
Prince County Hospital is the second largest acute care hospital in the province. The 110-bed facility provides emergency, inpatient and ambulatory care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital Services to learn more...
Dental health is important, especially if you have diabetes. Poorly managed blood glucose (sugar) levels can lead to severe toothaches or other dental problems. What are the signs of dental problems with diabetes? Some signs of dental problems include: Tooth decay (cavities) –...
This book contains information for parents and families. It includes information about parent care and family care, including topics such as postpartum care, mental health, family safety, eating for wellness, siblings, and childcare.
This guide explains the changes you can expect near death: physical, as well as emotional, spiritual and mental changes.
Conservative kidney management focuses on treating the symptoms of kidney failure to help you achieve the best quality of life possible without dialysis or a kidney transplant. Conservative kidney management includes: treating symptoms making a care plan for now and when kidney...
Eligible Islanders traveling out of province for medical services can now apply to have their ferry fare covered. Hope Air – in collaboration with Health PEI – will pay for a Northumberland Ferries Limited pass for Islanders in financial need to attend medical appointments in...
Heart and blood vessel problems can occur if you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels. What do my heart and blood vessels do? Your heart and blood vessels make up your circulatory system. Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your body. Your heart pumps blood carrying...
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can bring up a lot of questions and anxiety. It is normal to feel that treatment should start right away. However, it is important for your doctors to understand as much as they can about your cancer before treatment begins. This process may take days...