Health Care

For many Islanders living with type 1 diabetes, the past year has brought a welcome change. In September 2024, the province removed the age restriction from its Insulin Pump Program, making financial support available to people of all ages. This...

Private long-term care homes across Prince Edward Island are seeing valuable improvements in resident care, thanks to a one-year funding agreement that expands access to allied health services. Announced in April, this support is part of the Canada...

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...

Lindsay Ross used to spend so much time receiving dialysis treatment at the Souris Hospital every week, it was the equivalent to a part-time job. But now the 38-year-old woman from Dundas can get those same treatments without getting in her car—or...

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...

Across PEI, a small but mighty team of nurses are making a big difference in the lives of staff and residents at the Island’s 11 privately run long-term care homes and 36 community care facilities. Although the Department of Health and Wellness’...

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...

With support from the Health Innovation Fund, LungNSPEI is helping Islanders breathe easier one refurbished machine at a time. For years, LungNSPEI’s Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program has supported low-income Islanders with obstructive sleep apnea...

For Noah Costello and Holly Savoie, choosing a career in health care wasn’t just about finding a job, it was about finding a deeper purpose. Thanks to the Licensed Practical Nursing and Paramedic Support Program, both Noah and Holly were able to...

Islanders from tip to tip are moving better, feeling stronger, and recovering faster thanks to three online programs from Beck Exercise Physiology Inc. Backed by the 2024–25 Health Innovation Fund, these inclusive programs are delivered entirely...

“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...

Meredith Riley has always known she wanted to make dental care more accessible. After working in clinics on Prince Edward Island for years, she saw a gap, especially for seniors and people with special needs who struggle to visit a traditional dental...

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...

When a person can speak to their health care provider in their own language, stress fades and healing begins. This is where the Prince Edward Island French Health Network (Le Réseau Santé en français de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard [RSFÎPÉ]) comes in. As...

February is Heart Month, and while many Islanders are out enjoying winter activities, safety remains a top priority. Across PEI, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) play an essential role in helping communities respond quickly during cardiac...

When Renee Gardiner graduated from l’Université de Moncton in 2025, she already knew where she wanted to go next. Now working as a registered nurse in maternity and pediatrics at Prince County Hospital in Summerside, she’s exactly where she hoped to...

Behind every critical medical moment in Prince Edward Island, there is a nurse ready to act. Many of those nurses have taken extra steps to sharpen their skills through the Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) and the Emergency Nursing Program (ENP)...

“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...

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...