A new leadership structure is coming to Health PEI, one that will help to streamline decision making, break down barriers between programs, improve overall coordination of the health care system and provide responsive services to the increasing health needs of Islanders. “No...
As respiratory illness season ends, Health PEI is lifting the mandatory masking policy in all its facilities. Monitoring data from Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office show the positivity rate for influenza testing is well below five per cent, the national benchmark...
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following health services have been impacted: All Public Health Nursing appointments in Prince County scheduled before 12:00pm noon are cancelled All Public Health Family Nutrition appointments in Prince County scheduled before 12...
Birth control counselling and options are provided to individuals of all genders, orientations and ages through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). The program provides safe, confidential, and supportive services to all clients. Call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free)...
Murray MacPherson knew he and his mother couldn’t care for his father by themselves. Diagnosed with dementia, 82-year-old Scott MacPherson had been in the hospital for 41 days with a bladder infection and related issues. It was only because of Health PEI’s home-care initiatives...
Health PEI is reminding Islanders that masks are required for entry to any of its buildings under the new Chief Public Health Office regulations. Mask wearing is very important in health care settings, where a COVID-19 outbreak would affect vulnerable patients or staff who...
As respiratory illness season continues into May, Health PEI reminds the public its mandatory masking policy is still in effect. Members of the public, visitors, and partners in care must wear a mask while in a Health PEI care facility. “Our staff have been getting a lot of...
The Born to Read program is an early childhood literacy initiative that promotes the joy of reading to babies and toddlers. How do parents participate in this program? Parents of newborns on Prince Edward Island are given a free Born to Read package during their regular wellness...
Vaping and e-cigarette use may be presented as alternatives to smoking and tobacco use, but health experts are warning that vapes and e-cigarrettes are not healthy alternatives for young people. This year, as part of National Non-Smoking Week, public health officials want to...
“Breastfeeding mothers are some of the most committed, selfless, patient, and determined people I’ve ever met,” said Courtney Chisholm, RN/Lactation Consultant at Public Health Nursing. “Breastfeeding is not always easy and it’s not always natural. Clients come to me with a...