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...
The Community Nutrition Program offers nutrition guidance for people who are pregnant and provides feeding and nutritional support and advice for new parents after their baby is born. The program also supports community hospitals and long-term care facilities in rural areas (e.g...
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...
As a patient or family member, it is important that you understand the health care and treatment you receive. Remember to ask questions, listen to the answers, and talk about any concerns you may have. By being involved in your care, health care providers are able to provide the...
If you need help with your opioid addiction, call 1-888-299-8399 toll free for the Opioid Replacement Therapy Program. Your family physician, addiction counsellor, or other health professional may also call on your behalf. What is methadone and suboxone, and how do they work...
What is palliative care? Palliative care is a specialized type of care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer. The goals of palliative care are to improve a person’s quality of life, manage their illness symptoms, and help them understand their choices for...
The Needle Exchange Program is available in communities across the province to prevent the spread of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV – diseases that can be transmitted by sharing equipment to inject drugs. Naloxone kits are also available at all sites to prevent opioid-related...
The PEI Provincial Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic is located at the Polyclinic Professional Centre in Charlottetown. It serves as an outpatient clinic for individuals who have signs and symptoms of a recent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a non-disabling stroke. The main...
About Hillsborough Hospital Hillsborough Hospital is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital that provides specialized care, long-term treatment and rehabilitation for individuals facing acute or enduring mental illness, cognitive disabilities or psycho-geriatric conditions. When preparing...
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...