Health PEI is contributing to a global stroke research study aimed at improving emergency treatment for Islanders experiencing acute stroke. It will explore the most effective dosage of a commonly used clot-busting drug. “Islanders are part of a global effort to transform stroke...
There is no information that is more in need of protection than personal health information (PHI). This is information about our bodies and minds. The health sector relies on the flow of PHI between health care providers in order to diagnose, treat, and care for Islanders. The...
This is a summary report on Colorectal Cancer in Prince Edward Island. It is one in a series that is being developed to provide a look at the four most frequently diagnosed cancers in PEI (lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancers).
Call 2-1-1 or search the https://pe.211.ca website to connect with social, government and non-urgent health services quickly and easily. 211 is an information and referral service available to support all Islanders. Whether you are a permanent resident, a visitor, or a service...
Prince Edward Island is working with federal and provincial governments, as well as other stakeholders to implement and evolve integrated Electronic Health Records (EHR) across the province. An EHR is a secure, integrated and comprehensive view of a person’s health information...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced the easing of some public health measures, effective immediately. “Given the declining number of active cases in PEI, the region and country, increased access to rapid tests, and limited community transmission, we...
Prince Edward Island is actively recruiting for five physician assistants to join Health PEI and provide much-needed access to care for Islanders and increasing team-based care in collaboration with a supervising physician. All five positions are currently being advertised...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is in their 30s and had recently travelled outside of the Atlantic Region. The individual tested positive through routine testing. They are self...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The new case is an individual in their 20s who recently travelled to PEI from within Atlantic Canada. The individual is in self-isolation and being followed...