PEI gains momentum in the first half of 2024 with 32 new physician hires, bringing valuable expertise and enhancing medical care for Islanders. Between January 1 and June 30, 2024, PEI signed agreements with 32 new physicians; 15 of those physicians have already started...
A provincial government investment of more than $1.3 million is helping 30 community organizations this year to better serve their residents and enhance rural life. Through the Rural Growth Initiative, community organizations can apply for funding to support projects that...
If you are injured because of a crime, and you reported the crime to the police, you may be able to get money to help recover some of the expenses or losses your injury caused. The types of crimes and injuries eligible for compensation are defined in the Victims of Crime Act and...
An endoscopy is a procedure where a specialist uses an endoscope, a long flexible tube with a tiny camera and light at the end, to look inside your body. It can be used for diagnostic as well as for preventative purposes. The Endoscopy Units at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and...
The Insulin Pump Program helps eligible people living with type 1 diabetes with the cost of approved insulin pumps and supplies. Am I eligible for this program? You may be eligible to register in the Insulin Pump Program, if you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and: are a PEI...
The Rural Growth Initiative (RGI) provides community organizations with the opportunity to fund initiatives that strengthen rural community life in PEI. Two main funding streams are offered by the RGI with the following outcomes: Community Revitalization - Enhance, maintain, or...
A Day in the Life of a Medical Radiation Therapist “We are all very passionate and friendly here,” said Kristy Peters, medical radiation therapist at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. “You can often hear us on the intercom while patients are receiving their treatment, and we do...
Under the Glucose Sensor Program, eligible Islanders can buy glucose sensors at a reduced cost at pharmacies on PEI. What is a glucose sensor? Glucose sensors, often referred to as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) track glucose (i.e., sugar) levels throughout the day and night...