Health Care

“I’ve helped many people who have walked through the doors at the Prince County Hospital (PCH), and that’s why I like it, to try and ease the stress and fear some people have. I find it very meaningful,” said Geri Grant, a 27-year PCH hospital...

We all know that exercise and activity are important for good health and healing. That’s why a new program is being used to help bring the benefits of working-out to Island residents during their stay in hospital. As part of a senior-friendly...

Dr. Larry Pan, radiation oncologist, is proud of the latest machine used for cancer treatment in PEI’s radiation clinic, but he’s most excited by the impact he expects to see on patient’s lives. “This new TrueBeam system lets us target a tumour in a...

When Dr. Jessica Wood realized how many Island seniors were missing out on eye exams because they couldn’t get to a clinic, she knew something had to change. As an optometrist working across Prince County, she often met patients for whom travel was a...

Dr. Roberto Campanaro began working as an emergency department doctor at Western Hospital in 2015, and he hasn’t looked back. Moving to Prince Edward Island (from Ontario) to practice medicine in the small rural community of Alberton has been a...

Community Paramedic Response Units (CPRUs) have responded to more than 1,000 low urgency medical calls since they were introduced last May. This has resulted in fewer unnecessary transports to the emergency department (ED) and more than 275 scheduled...

For Summerside doctor Nadine Arsenault-Samson, family medicine is the way she can profoundly improve the lives and outcomes of people in her care. Family Doctor Day is recognized on May 19 each year to to celebrate family physicians and the important...

Andrew Fudge found a welcoming community and a fulfilling career when he moved from Newfoundland to work as a registered nurse at Western Hospital in Alberton. After graduating from Memorial University last year, Fudge said he chose Prince Edward...

Health PEI's midwives are playing a vital role in supporting Island families throughout the birthing process. Since launching in May of 2024, midwifery services have helped deliver 10 babies on Prince Edward Island. Harriet Dreise, who delivered her...

“It is a true honour to be recognized in this way. I don’t do the work I do for any type of recognition,” said Susan (Sue) Doucette, provincial palliative home care clinical development coordinator, recipient of the King Charles III medal. “My home...

Dr. Padraig Casey is in the early stages of a medical career and raising a family life. He’s building them both on Prince Edward Island. Casey grew up in Ireland’s County Louth and received his medical training in Dublin. When the time came to enter...

Excitement is written all over Alyson MacCormack’s face as she talks about being accepted into the first class at UPEI’s new Medical School this fall. “I opened the email, saw ‘Congratulations’ —and just burst into tears,” she laughs. “My coworkers...

“Breastfeeding mothers are some of the most committed, selfless, patient, and determined people I’ve ever met,” said Courtney Chisholm, RN/Lactation Consultant at Public Health Nursing. “Breastfeeding is not always easy and it’s not always natural...

Prince Edward Island is always in need of physicians, and Sheila Kerry is working to let prospective doctors know that the Island is the place for them. As the province’s physician recruitment coordinator, she is part of a team that works to attract...

“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...

It was at Charlottetown Rural High School’s career day in grade 10 that Craig Malone decided to not only be a doctor, but to be a doctor at home on Prince Edward Island. “At the time, I was not the greatest student,” the Hampshire native laughs, “but...

People in Kings County without a primary care provider now have a local location to access primary care services. A primary care access clinic will open in Montague on Thursday, February 8 through the Kings Primary Care Network. Since 2020, people...

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...

Navigating your health care journey can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Health PEI Patient Navigators are here to help, providing guidance for the resources you need. Patient Navigators can connect you with the right resources...

Maricris and Paul Lamano love living in Prince Edward Island. They say the Island was an easy choice when they moved to Canada with their six-year-old son in 2017 from the Philippines because it reminds them of where they lived in Batangas, a...

“I did my training and started my career in Ontario, where I had consistent access to consult with specialists,” said Amber Johnston, a nurse practitioner in Charlottetown. “And while I had access here on PEI for referrals, what I was missing was a...

Since October 2023, the Alberton Community Health Centre (CHC) has been welcoming West Prince residents to a bright, welcoming and new building. Located at 397 Church Street, the CHC provides nearly 20,000 square-feet of specially designed space to...

A change in policy permits parents or legal guardians to register their child’s wishes to be an organ and tissue donor on the intent to donate registry. Previously, the registry applied only to Island residents aged 16 and older who wished to...

A new interprovincial partnership between McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island is expanding opportunities for internationally-trained physicians and addressing health workforce needs. The PEI-McMaster Collaborative...