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What You Need To Know (Book 1): Practical Considerations
This practical guide explains what happens at the end of life. It gives information about issues such as choosing where to be looked
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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...
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Diabetes and caring for your feet
When you have diabetes, foot care is very important. How can diabetes affect my feet? Too much glucose in your blood can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This can result in a loss of sensation, that is, you may not feel a foot injury, such as a blister or a cut...
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Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals known for their stability and persistence in the environment, earning them the nickname "forever substances." First used in the 1940s, PFAS are highly resistant to degradation...
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Community Mental Health Services
Need Help Now? Mental health care is offered in community health facilities across the province. Bilingual services are available in some locations. What is available for me at Community Mental Health Services? The first step in service is screening. When you talk with an intake...
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New five-year deal with physicians will lead to better access to care for Islanders and give PEI a competitive edge in recruitment and retention
This week, Prince Edward Island doctors signed a historic five-year Physician Services Agreement with the Government of Prince Edward Island and Health PEI. The new agreement represents a $188.3 million investment in physician services over the five years and a strong emphasis on...
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic – Charlottetown
Obstetrical and gynecological care is provided to Island residents from the surrounding areas of Charlottetown to the Eastern tip of the province. Physicians provide 24-hour on-call service seven days a week for obstetrical care, urgent gynecology issues, inpatient rounds and to...
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HPV Screening and Cervical Cancer Prevention
Regular cervical screenings detect abnormal changes in the cells of your cervix, which can help prevent cervical cancer or improve your chance of complete recovery. Take control of your cervical health with HPV screening HPV (human papillomavirus) testing has replaced Pap tests...