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Flu shot is No. 1 way to prevent illness
2016-10-05
Islanders are urged to get their flu shot as flu season on Prince Edward Island nears.
Throughout October 52,000 doses of influenza vaccine will be delivered in various shipments to immunizers. Influenza season typically begins in Prince Edward Island in December.
“A flu shot is safe, free to...
Committees give Islanders a bolder voice in health-system planning
2016-10-05
Islanders from across the province will give patients and the public a stronger voice in the health system.
Two Community Health Engagement Committees – one from the west and one from the east – will collect input from Islanders on the direction of the health care system. They will provide...
State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging service benefits Eastern Kings
2016-09-27
Residents of Eastern Kings now have access to a new digital radiography suite and the best in X-ray technology at Souris Hospital, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson.
“This latest addition in diagnostic imaging provides a higher quality of testing that will create a more...
5,35 millions de dollars pour l’agrandissement de l’hôpital du comté de Prince
2016-09-16
Le gouvernement investira 5,35 millions de dollars pour améliorer les services de soins aux patients à l’hôpital du comté de Prince. Ces fonds serviront à agrandir le centre de soins ambulatoires et à créer un centre de mieux être pour femmes.
« Les soins ambulatoires sont un des plus importants...
More resources will improve access to dialysis treatment and specialists
2016-09-13
Islanders living with chronic kidney disease will soon benefit from more resources and better access to dialysis treatment and specialists at the renal clinic, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson.
This week, Health PEI introduced an evening shift that will enhance capacity for...
PEI men encouraged to talk about prostate health and cancer
2016-09-08
During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Island men are encouraged to speak with their family physician or nurse practitioner about their prostate health and risk of developing cancer.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men; one in eight men will be diagnosed with the...
New mental health resources available in Prince County for seniors
2016-09-01
Prince County seniors now have access to a wide range of mental health resources closer to home.
A specialized Seniors Mental Health Resource Team, now operating out of St. Eleanor’s Place in Summerside and clinics across West Prince, provides a mix of services for seniors experiencing complex...
Lunettes et examens de la vue gratuits pour les enfants de la maternelle
2016-08-26
Grâce au programme Eye See… Eye Learn, les élèves de la maternelle auront accès à des lunettes et à des examens de la vue gratuits, leur permettant d’avoir le meilleur départ possible à l’école.
« Ce programme met l’accent sur le dépistage précoce de problèmes oculaires et de troubles de vision...
PEI optometrists now screening for conditions like diabetes
2016-07-28
Expanded coverage of optometry services is reducing the need for referrals to ophthalmologists, visits to family doctors, emergency departments and walk-in clinics.
“Uptake has been excellent for this new program which allows optometrists across the province to screen for conditions such as...