Volunteers help build strong communities Volunteers complement the care provided by professional staff. Every day volunteers across Prince Edward Island contribute to the well-being and comfort of patients, clients and residents. Why should I become a volunteer? You can volunteer...
The Council regulates the practice of chiropractors in the province, promotes standards and safeguards the welfare of the public with regard to the services of chiropractors. Who serves on the board? The Council is made up of three members nominated by the Association and...
“Palliative care is about living,” said Blanche Ward, an integrated palliative care program social worker for Health PEI. “You can live with your life-limiting illness when provided the right support. We want people to have a more positive perception of what palliative care is...
“There’s a real problem-solving element to this job, and I love that,” said Michelle Barton, the cancer patient navigator for Health PEI. The health care system can be complex. It’s often difficult for patients to find their way to the care or resources they need. As the cancer...
You can use this form to set out your wishes or instructions for your health care and treatment in case a health care practitioner has determined that you are not capable to either make and/or communicate your own health care choices. In your Health Care Directive, you can...
Health PEI is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Mobile Dental clinic, which will enhance access to oral health care across Prince Edward Island. The mobile clinic represents a significant milestone in Health PEI’s ongoing commitment to improving equitable access to...
Health PEI and the PEI Nurses’ Union (PEINU) have successfully completed a province-wide reclassification of Registered Nurse (RN) positions, a major step forward in recognizing the value and complexity of nursing roles across Health PEI. The initiative involved a comprehensive...
Grade 9 students at Stonepark Intermediate were recently encouraged to explore health care careers in a whole new way, thanks to a team from the Department of Health and Wellness. Clint Maramag, one of the team members giving the presentation, kicked off the session with a myth...
This handbook provides helpful information about Beach Grove Home and is for residents and their “advocates” (eg. family, friends, supporters).
After moving to PEI and leaving her New Brunswick family doctor and specialists behind, Jill McDougall had concerns about maintaining her health and navigating the health care system on PEI. While on the wait list to receive a family doctor, Jill’s NB specialists required follow...