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Seniors’ health is focus of new position
2016-12-15
Government is creating a new position solely focused on the health of Island seniors. Reporting to the deputy minister of Health and Wellness, the Principal Advisor for Seniors Health will develop, coordinate, and evaluate strategies that support seniors’ health and wellness. Seniors are Prince...
Nombre moins élevé de diagnostics d’un cancer du col de l’utérus chez les femmes de l’Île
2016-10-19
Un programme de dépistage plus accessible et un vaccin contre le papillomavirus plus disponible contribuent à réduire le nombre de femmes de l’Île chez qui un cancer du col de l’utérus a été diagnostiqué. Le nombre de femmes de l’Île diagnostiquées chaque année diminue lentement, la moyenne de huit...
Health promotion is shared responsibility, attendees learn
2016-10-18
Islanders at a learning event this morning heard how organizations, the community, and individuals must all work together to promote good health. Hosted by the Chief Public Health Office of the Department of Health and Wellness, “Your Work Matters in the Global Village” brought together more than...
Promotion de la santé : l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard accueille des leaders mondiaux
2016-10-14
En fin de semaine, l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard deviendra temporairement le carrefour mondial de l’expertise en promotion de la santé. Plus de 250 délégués internationaux se rassembleront les 16 et 17 octobre pendant la 6e édition annuelle du Forum mondial sur la promotion de la santé. Il s’agira de la...
New tool will support Islanders diagnosed with breast cancer
2016-10-13
Breast cancer survivor Maureen Garrity says she wishes a new patient information tool had been available back when she received her diagnosis. Health PEI has partnered with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, health care providers, and patient advisors on an information and navigation booklet...
Helipad upgrade at Prince County Hospital
2016-10-06
Improvements to the Prince County Hospital’s (PCH) heliport will ensure Islanders have 24/7 access to emergency air transports. The work will take approximately 10 weeks, and during that time patients requiring Lifeflights will be transported by Island EMS to the Lifeflight alternate landing site...
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 many...
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 feedback...
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...
Health promotion event will attract international audience
2016-09-22
Prince Edward Island will host a learning event on health promotion next month as part of a landmark international forum in Charlottetown on the subject. The Department of Health and Wellness’ Chief Public Health Office will host, Your Work Matters in the Global Village, October 18, which will...