Pregnancy counselling, information, and mental health support are offered through the Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). Call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free) to access safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive services. Your privacy and right to make your...
Preschool occupational therapy is offered to children from infancy until entry into kindergarten. Occupational therapy services are often initiated by a referral from a health care professional. However, anyone may make a referral, including parents. Occupational therapy services...
Health PEI is partnering with a private MRI clinic in New Brunswick with the goal of reducing wait times for semi-urgent and routine MRIs, as well as providing timely access to services for patients requiring follow up exams. This initiative aligns with Health PEI's commitment to...
Tyler Caissie is living proof that Prince Edward Island is nearing a landmark moment in its health care history. Caissie is one of more than 100 Islanders who no longer have the life-threatening liver disease hepatitis C. It happened after Prince Edward Island in 2015 became...
“I’ve helped many people who have walked through the doors at the Prince County Hospital (PCH), and that’s why I like it, to try and ease the stress and fear some people have. I find it very meaningful,” said Geri Grant, a 27-year PCH hospital volunteer. Volunteers complement the...
Chronic kidney disease, also called CKD, happens when your kidneys have been damaged or not working well for more than three months. Treatment focuses on slowing the progression of kidney damage, usually by controlling the cause. The earlier chronic kidney disease is diagnosed...
It didn’t take long for Island physician Dr. Shannon Curtis to notice how a new remote-monitoring program helped one of her patients with congestive heart failure take more control of her own illness. Since it was introduced in November 2015, the Remote Patient Monitoring program...
“They really wanted to contribute. I said ‘leave it with me. We’ll make it happen.’” It was more than a year ago when Leo Gallant heard the Canada Winter Games was looking for volunteers. Having been a volunteer for the 1991 games, he knew what kind of opportunity it would be. “I...
Long-term care provides specialized nursing and personal care services to individuals who can no longer live on their own, with family or home care supports. These services are provided while respecting each resident’s dignity and personal choices. Services are provided in both...
Surgical Abortions are offered in PEI through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services. A surgical (aspiration) abortion ends a pregnancy by emptying the uterus (or womb) with suction. To access safe, confidential and supportive services, call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free) to...