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Nurse practitioners delivering community health in West Prince
A few years back, nurse practitioners (NPs) were a new concept in Prince Edward Island’s health system. Today, a network of NPs in the West Prince region work in collaboration with other health care team members to provide residents in the area with access to timely, personal...
Health and Wellness Mandate Letter
Honourable Mark McLane Minister of Health and Wellness 4th Floor Shaw North PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Dear Minister McLane, I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Health and Wellness. On April 3, 2023, we were given a mandate by Islanders to continue to...
Taking care of caregivers: New program offers support
Reaching out for help or support can be difficult for many people. It can be even more difficult for unpaid caregivers who regularly provide that help and support to others. “A primary caregiver might be a good support system themselves, but they still get burned out,” says...
Training PEI - Healthcare Priorities Pilot Program
The Healthcare Priorities Pilot program was developed to assist job seekers gain the skills and education necessary to secure and maintain employment in a health-related priority occupation currently experiencing skill shortages in the province. The program will provide financial...
2017 Economic Update
The Economic Update is an annual report that examines key performance indicators of the Island economy like exports, consumer prices, primary industries, labour force, population and construction.
Program expands to help more heart and lung patients stay at home
More Islanders living with congestive heart failure or chronic lung disease are being safely monitored from the comfort of their home using special equipment and modern technology. Health PEI recently expanded the Remote Patient Monitoring program to increase its capacity from 30...
Moncton Private MRI Program
Health PEI is partnering with a private MRI clinic in New Brunswick with the goal of reducing wait times for semi-urgent and routine MRIs, as well as providing timely access to services for patients requiring follow up exams. This initiative aligns with Health PEI's commitment to...