An innovative Canadian technology, intended to reduce the risk of falls, is now available locally through a commercialization project being conducted at Health PEI with support from the Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network. The program uses technology developed by...
The accreditation report describes the findings of the organization's survey by Accreditation Canada in 2022.
Island correctional workers, volunteer and career firefighters, search and rescue volunteers, paramedics, police officers and public safety communicators can access a new, free, online mental health support program. In partnership with the University of Regina and the Canadian...
Construction of a new Mental Health and Addictions Emergency and Short Stay Unit – a first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada – is underway as part of an overall plan to build a more resilient mental health and addictions service in the province, making it easier and more convenient...
Health PEI is reducing some non-urgent procedures and services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to ensure staff and bed capacity are available for people who may need life-saving care in the coming days. “Since the Omicron wave began, our staff and physicians have worked hard to...
Health PEI has updated its COVID-19 visitor protocol to align with the changing COVID-19 situation. “Our new visitor protocol increases access to partners in care and family for patients, residents and clients, which is an important aspect of care,” said Marion Dowling, Chief...
The province is expanding care for people who don’t have a primary care provider by opening two clinics for patients who cannot see a health care provider through virtual care because they require an in-person appointment. Since 2020, people without a primary care provider have...
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, have announced that public health measures will plan to ease slightly throughout Prince Edward Island effective Monday, January 31. “Last week, additional measures were implemented in response to very...