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Bringing Midwifery Services to Island Families
Background document outlining the development of Midwifery Services for PEI
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Hospital Fees for International Patients 2025-2026
If you are not a Canadian resident with a valid health card, you will be responsible for the cost of your care. Health PEI charges fees for a variety of services which can differ between facilities. Fees are subject to change without notice. You may also be charged a fee for...
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Prince County residents to benefit from new dialysis and palliative care units
Changes and upgrades to the dialysis and palliative care units at Western Hospital mean better care close to home for residents in the area. The hemodialysis unit was renovated to make it bigger and upgraded with a new state-of-the art water system that improves the quality of...
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Diabetes Month: More supports available for Islanders
Islanders living with diabetes – including pregnant women and those requiring complex care – have more support available than ever before. With $160,000 in Health PEI’s 2017-18 operating budget, Island women who need more intensive diabetes management during their pregnancy can...
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Over-the-phone support now available for emergencies
Supporting Island Families - Islanders who call 9-1-1 for medical emergencies can now get support over the phone until first responders arrive. The province’s new Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) system allows 9-1-1 dispatchers to give directions such as CPR over the phone. Since...
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Adult Day Programs
Supporting vibrant mental and social health is key to overall well-being. For seniors, Adult Day Programs offer a social outlet that facilitates community and interaction with others. The environment is safe and supervised, offering seniors a regular social outlet. For caregiving...
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Province confirms whooping cough outbreak
Prince Edward Island is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis). Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, fever, and gradually worsening cough that often ends with a “whooping” sound that can cause the person to vomit. There are currently 10 cases of...
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Leadership Excellence Award Recipients
Pictured above from left to right: Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness; Diane Griffin, Health PEI Board Chair; Audrene Mattheson, RN Team Lead; Lorraine Drost, NP; Tasha MacDonald, RN Supervisor; Lorna Hutt, Director of Community Mental Health and Addictions; and Melanie...
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Family Medicine Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program is a two-year program that provides training in family medicine in Prince Edward Island to medical students who have completed their four-year medical degree. Once students enter the program, they are referred to as medical residents. What...
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Don't Fall Stand Tall - Reducing your risk of falling in and around your home
This booklet provides information on the steps you can take in and around your home to help reduce your risk of a fall and injuries caused by falling.