People feel a strong sense of safety and reassurance when they’re surrounded by Island EMS professionals. Some might even say it’s one of the safest places to be. Recently, the Performing Arts Centre at UPEI filled with applause and appreciation as Island EMS and Medacom Atlantic...
A computerized tomography (CT) scan is an important tool for proper diagnosis of many illnesses and injuries. In four short months, Gailyne MacPherson, director of Hospital Services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, along with staff, have dramatically decreased CT scan wait times from...
After months of feeling sick and dealing with high anxiety and stomach problems, Phillip Homburg finally went to the emergency department. He assumed he had a severe case of the stomach flu. “Due to my age and how long my symptoms had been happening, the doctor tested my blood...
“Late in 2024 I spent two weeks in hospital. That’s where I heard about the Mental Health Intensive Day Program (MHIDP),” said Shawn MacIsaac, a paramedic with PTSD. “I thought it would be a good fit for me. It could allow me to learn some new coping skills, different types of...
The PEI Secondary Stroke Clinic is making a difference. Dr. Heather Williams could see things needed to change. She's a neurologist on Prince Edward Island. “Before 2017, almost every patient who arrived at an Island emergency department with stroke was admitted to hospital,” she...
“Coming from our backgrounds, in a business servicing the public, this is kind of the same,” said Tom Clark, a volunteer at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Department. “People are coming into a space when they’re not at their best, and you must be understanding and appreciate...
Information about the volunteer program at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
What is a bylaw? Bylaws are laws made by a municipality in accordance with municipal legislation. Municipal councils pass bylaws that govern municipal operations and service delivery. Bylaws are binding and can be enforced with penalties or through the public justice system. How...
About Hillsborough Hospital Hillsborough Hospital is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital that provides specialized care, long-term treatment and rehabilitation for individuals facing acute or enduring mental illness, cognitive disabilities or psycho-geriatric conditions. When preparing...
Video surveillance refers to any system or device that enables continuous or periodic recording, observing or monitoring of facilities and individuals. Video surveillance systems are to ensure the safety of the public and library staff, the security of library assets and to...