Adult Islanders who are dealing with anxiety and nervousness have faster and easier access to help and supports through an online program. The new program, ICAN (Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness), educates adults about anxiety and gives them life-long skills to help deal with...
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Health and Wellness has partnered with Saskatchewan Polytechnic to deliver the Registered Nursing Bridging Program (RNBP) to internationally educated nurses to update their credentials to meet the competencies set out by the College of...
Addictions extended care residences provide a supervised, therapeutic, safe, structured and home-like environment to assist individuals in maintaining a substance-free lifestyle. PEI has three extended care residences. Each facility is listed as gender-specific (gender...
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...
Supporting Island families - One in 10 Canadians struggles with addiction and problematic substance use, and Prince Edward Island is not immune. National Addictions Awareness Week (November 12-18) offers Islanders an opportunity to learn about the province’s addiction prevention...
Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the provincial referral centre for specialized hospital services. The 243-bed facility provides emergency, surgical, inpatient and ambulatory care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital...
As a patient or family member, it is important that you understand the health care and treatment you receive. Remember to ask questions, listen to the answers, and talk about any concerns you may have. By being involved in your care, health care providers are able to provide the...
As a patient,* we encourage you to be a partner in your health care. As a member of that team, it is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities. Your rights explain how you should expect to be treated, and your responsibilities explain how you can be a more...
The PEI Cancer Treatment Centre (PEICTC) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Prince County Hospital Satellite Clinic focuses on specialized care and well-being for adults with cancer. Information for health care providers Health care providers seeking information on the...
Prince Edward Island’s new mental health and addictions strategy will be the roadmap to enhance and integrate mental health services in the province for the next 10 years. Created by Prince Edward Island’s Chief Mental Health and Addictions Office, Moving Forward Together...