A few years back, nurse practitioners (NPs) were a new concept in Prince Edward Island’s health system. Today, a network of NPs in the West Prince region work in collaboration with other health care team members to provide residents in the area with access to timely, personal...
Adult Islanders who are dealing with anxiety and nervousness have faster and easier access to help and supports through an online program. The new program, ICAN (Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness), educates adults about anxiety and gives them life-long skills to help deal with...
Health PEI is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Mobile Dental clinic, which will enhance access to oral health care across Prince Edward Island. The mobile clinic represents a significant milestone in Health PEI’s ongoing commitment to improving equitable access to...
As we approach the holiday season, Islanders are reminded that many mental health and addiction services are available year-round to those who need support. “These are trying times filled with lots of difficult emotions,” said Dr. Jacqueline (Jackie) Roche, clinical psychologist...
April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day, a day for Islanders to have a conversation about wishes and values for their future health care. This year’s theme is Advance Care Planning: An Essential Conversation for Everyone. Advance Care Planning is about having discussions...
During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Island men are encouraged to speak with their family physician or nurse practitioner about their prostate health and risk of developing cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men; one in eight men will be...
Health PEI is proud to announce the launch of Prince Edward Island’s first French Adult Day Program (ADP) — a community-based home care service designed to support older Francophone and bilingual adults and their caregivers. The program is offered in the Evangeline area and is...