Islanders on the wait list for a new primary care provider have started receiving invitations to an innovative new program that will allow them to access care from home during COVID-19. “By investing in virtual care, we are able to provide stable access to healthcare for...
Residents of West Prince will have access to more stable, quality health care in their community with all permanent registered nursing positions filled at Western Hospital for the first time in several years. Over the last year, Recruitment and Retention and Health PEI have...
Premier Dennis King has issued the following statement recognizing National Physicians Day: “Today, on National Physicians Day, we take the time to recognize the extraordinary and talented team of physicians across our province and around Canada who have chosen a profession of...
Imagine working as part of a team on an island of breathtaking views, white sandy beaches, red soil, friendly communities, world-famous seafood, and year-round adventure. Health PEI is looking for caring, dedicated health professionals who share in our mission to provide safe...
During National Non-Smoking Week, January 19-25, 2020, Islanders are encouraged to quit smoking and begin living tobacco-free. Islanders who want to quit smoking can now access the province’s new smoking cessation program by contacting their nearest primary care network. The...
Health PEI has established two Cough and Fever clinics to assist in Prince Edward Island’s response to COVID-19. Beginning March 28 in the Charlottetown area and March 30 in the Summerside area, physicians will be able to refer patients with coughs or fever to clinics where they...
A multi-site, multi-phased integrated strategy, allowing for a transitional/incremental roadmap of integrated and collaborated programs of Mental Health and Addictions Services in PEI.
World Stroke Day on October 29 is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to discuss risk factors, signs of stroke and programs available to support stroke survivors. The FAST campaign, a partnership with Health PEI, Island EMS and Heart and Stroke, reminds Islanders...