Pregnancy counselling, information, and mental health support are offered through the Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). Call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free) to access safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive services. Your privacy and right to make your...
Patient experience is an important part of the quality of health care one receives. It is everything from a patient’s communication with health care providers, to their ability to get a timely appointment, to receiving information about their care. Patient navigators A patient...
A new interprovincial partnership between McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island is expanding opportunities for internationally-trained physicians and addressing health workforce needs. The PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship is a novel...
Prince Edward Island’s new mental health and addictions strategy will be the roadmap to enhance and integrate mental health services in the province for the next 10 years. Created by Prince Edward Island’s Chief Mental Health and Addictions Office, Moving Forward Together...
Health PEI testing clinics will return to normal hours of operation starting Saturday, Dec. 12. Clinics and hours of operation are as follows: Montague Legion: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday Charlottetown, Park Street: 8 a.m to 4 p.m., seven days a week...
Are you looking for a psychology job in an working environment that fosters teamwork and work-life balance? Prince Edward Island is a place where you can make a difference. Only on Prince Edward Island… You are never more than a few minutes to the beach. Full-time employment is...
Why should I breastfeed my baby? Breastfeeding is the best method of feeding for infants. It provides nutrition, boosts immunity and benefits growth and development. Breastfeeding also allows you to enjoy a special bond with your baby, helps your body return to its pre-pregnancy...
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...
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of dialysis done at home either by the patient or, in some cases, with the assistance of a care giver. What are the benefits of peritoneal dialysis? With peritoneal dialysis you can: dialyze at home set your dialysis schedule manage your own...
Health PEI is partnering with a private MRI clinic in New Brunswick with the goal of reducing wait times for semi-urgent and routine MRIs, as well as providing timely access to services for patients requiring follow up exams. This initiative aligns with Health PEI's commitment to...