The Period of PURPLE Crying® is a prevention program to help educate parents and caregivers about normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking an infant. When you have a baby, nursing staff at the hospital will give you a Period of PURPLE Crying® package (mobile app and...
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) introduced a new pet therapy program in its emergency department this week to bring added comfort to patients. Approximately 110 people visit the emergency department every day, many of them with urgent medical needs. “For most, a visit to the...
If you recently had an abnormal Liquid-Based Cytology (Pap) test result as a follow-up to another high-risk HPV type or if high-risk HPV types 16 and/or 18 and/or 45 were found, a health care provider may recommend a colposcopy. Video available in Cantonese , Mandarin and Punjabi...
Cancer treatment may result in a loss of income as well as an increase in medical and transportation expenses. The following programs offer financial support to eligible cancer patients. If you would like more information, or help applying for any of the programs listed below...
Heart and blood vessel problems can occur if you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels. What do my heart and blood vessels do? Your heart and blood vessels make up your circulatory system. Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your body. Your heart pumps blood carrying...
Andrew Fudge found a welcoming community and a fulfilling career when he moved from Newfoundland to work as a registered nurse at Western Hospital in Alberton. After graduating from Memorial University last year, Fudge said he chose Prince Edward Island because it offered a...
What is an MRI exam? Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body. Is MRI safe? The magnetic field...
“We are all very passionate and friendly here,” said Kristy Peters, medical radiation therapist at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. “You can often hear us on the intercom while patients are receiving their treatment, and we do whatever we can to make them comfortable. I’ve sung...
Regular cervical screenings detect abnormal changes in the cells of your cervix, which can help prevent cervical cancer or improve your chance of complete recovery. Take control of your cervical health with HPV screening HPV (human papillomavirus) testing has replaced Pap tests...
“This is a very strong team,” said Cheryl Norton, acting support services manager, when speaking about her colleagues Suzanne and Mary Lee. Suzanne Buckland, food services supervisor and Mary Lee Larkin, supervisor of housekeeping, oversee support services employees at Souris...