Strengthening mental health services - People dealing with dementia can present unique challenges to caregivers in seniors’ homes and health care settings. As a way to strengthen mental health services for Islanders, the Government of Prince Edward Island and Holland College have...
Strengthening mental health services - Not all emergencies that arrive at Prince Edward Island’s largest hospital involve physical health. For those who show up at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency department with a mental health crisis, Sasha O’Hanley and her colleagues are...
Dr. Michael Gardam will take on duties as Health PEI’s acting CEO, beginning May 8. Dr. Gardam was recommended for the position by the Health PEI Board of Directors. In addition, he will continue to provide clinical oversight services as Health PEI’s Infectious Diseases...
Agenda for the Health PEI Annual General Meeting on October 28, 2024.
Whether in person or online, Islanders who attend Health PEI’s annual general meeting can give their input and participate in quality discussions about health care on Prince Edward Island. The agenda will include presentations from the Chair of the Board, Community Health...
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...
Mental health resources for children and youth are helping Island families from the comfort of their own homes. The online programming and telehealth services of the Strongest Families partnership have no wait times and fit families’ schedules, eliminating the need to travel...
Volunteering at hospitals and long-term care facilities in West Prince is helping Beth Mattes support – and get acquainted with – her adopted community. Mattes, who recently moved to West Prince from Ontario, is one of 11 active members in a new hospital health volunteer program...
An innovative Canadian technology, intended to reduce the risk of falls, is now available locally through a commercialization project being conducted at Health PEI with support from the Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network. The program uses technology developed by...