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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Patient and Family Guide 2024
This document provides information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in PEI.
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Prince Edward Home Resident Handbook
This handbook provides helpful information about Prince Edward Home.
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Healthy Eating and Active Living - For Your 1 to 5 Year Old
Information for parents or caregivers on healthy eating and active living for children 1 to 5 years of age.
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Nearly 2,400 opportunities for Islanders to get vaccinated against COVID-19 this coming week
Health PEI is urging eligible Islanders who are not yet fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to take advantage of the nearly 2,400 appointments still available at clinics across the province over the next week, including hundreds of walk-in opportunities to get a booster dose...
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Colorectal cancer screening saves lives
It was during Colorectal Cancer Screening Month back in March 2012 that Donna Gallant took a test that saved her life. The Summerside resident ordered a FIT Kit at-home test that came back positive. After undergoing surgery and months of chemotherapy and radiation therapy...
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Know the signs of a stroke
World Stroke Day – October 29 – is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to talk about risk factors, signs of a stroke and the importance of seeking emergency care. “These conversations can save lives and make a difference in outcomes following a stroke,” says...
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Advance Care Planning Workbook
This workbook provides an introduction to advance care planning and tips for having conversations with others about your wishes for future care should you not be able to speak for yourself.
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"Palliative care is about living."
“Palliative care is about living,” said Blanche Ward, an integrated palliative care program social worker for Health PEI. “You can live with your life-limiting illness when provided the right support. We want people to have a more positive perception of what palliative care is...
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Midwives Recruitment Incentive Program
The PEI Midwives Recruitment Incentive Program provides incentives to Registered Midwives to fill high-demand vacancies within Health PEI. Eligibility Who is eligible for this program? Eligible midwives who meet the following criteria: Are entitled to work in Canada; Are...
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There’s help for Islanders living with diabetes
Supporting Island families - If you have diabetes and live on Prince Edward Island, you’re not alone – and the provincial government has experts committed to helping you enjoy a healthy life. An estimated 14,000 Islanders live with diabetes, which can be more than just a shocking...