A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island better prepare and address current and future challenges that face the industry. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the PEI...
What is White Nose Syndrome? White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has devastated bat populations across much of eastern North America. During the winter months, the WNS fungus causes the hibernating bats to wake up and move around. Unfortunately this uses valuable...
Student enrolment continues to grow in the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Faculty of Nursing through a collaborative partnership with the province to help address nursing shortages in the healthcare system. “There is a need to educate, recruit, and retain an increased...
The Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) will be temporarily suspending emergency services on Saturdays beginning January 11 due to staffing challenges. The KCMH Emergency Department (ED) is experiencing a shortage of staff at a time when demand for emergency services is...
Paramedics in Prince Edward Island were honoured today with medals at an awards ceremony at Government House as part of Paramedic Services Week celebrations. The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals are given annually to recognize emergency medical services...
Antimony occurs naturally in small amounts in several minerals in the earth’s crust, is used in various manufacturing processes, and is present in plumbing solder. It can enter drinking water as a result of the weathering of rocks and soils, from wastewater from some...
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial legislation. Through a collaboration between PEI’s Department of Health and Wellness, Health PEI, the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Chief Coroner’s Office, changes to the PEI...
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...
Who are patient and family partners? Patient and Family Partners (PFPs) contribute in many ways throughout Health PEI. Some examples include participation in advisory groups, assist with development/review of new/revised education materials, assist in short-term quality improvement projects, contributing within one-time focus groups and in so many other ways. As such, PFPs are invaluable assets as we work toward improved health care services for Islanders. Are you looking to give back to your community? The benefits to becoming a PFP includes fostering and strengthening your community. Your...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you do not have to pay for medically necessary hospital services in Prince Edward Island. What hospitals are in Prince Edward Island? PEI has seven hospitals. Two main hospitals: Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown Prince County Hospital...