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A new lung cancer coordinator will help the province develop its first-ever screening program while educating Islanders about how to prevent the disease. Lung cancer is one of the four most prominent cancer types on Prince Edward Island, and by itself it claims the lives of more...
Islanders with a concussion or mild brain injury are getting better care through the provincial head injury support and recovery clinic. Located at the Harbourside Health Centre in Summerside, the clinic has helped 28 Islanders since it opened in July. It is an initiative of...
Strengthening mental health services - Dr. Rhonda Matters knows that parents of children with behavioural challenges might not want to join a group with other parents initially, but once they do attend, they really enjoy it and find it helpful. The Behavioural Support Team is a...
March’s national colorectal cancer awareness month is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to talk about the importance of early detection. Screening using the FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) Kit is recommended every two years for those of average risk who are 50...
Supporting Island families - Continued collaboration between the provincial government and community partners will make quality health services available for Tignish residents for years to come. Government is providing the Tignish Health Centre with an annual operating grant of...
The emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital will be closed this evening (March 1) from 7 to 10 p.m. due to a temporary lack of nursing coverage. The department will reopen Friday, March 2 at 8 a.m. Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 9-1-1 or seek...
Strengthening mental health services - Islanders’ access to acute mental health services continues to improve as another new psychiatrist joins the provincial complement, the fourth since the start of the year. Dr. Anita Taj, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, began practicing...
Supporting Island families - You could say that Health PEI’s cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation program is close to Jean-Louis Arsenault’s heart. Approximately 190 patients like Arsenault have completed cardiac (heart) or pulmonary (lung) rehab since the program began in January...
Healthy eating can be a confusing, emotional topic for many people. Fortunately, the province’s dietitians are available to offer Islanders good advice on food and health. Diana MacLennan, a dietitian and diabetes nutrition educator with the Provincial Diabetes Program and...
Due to inclement weather and road conditions forecasted for today, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program scheduled to take place at the University of Prince Edward Island is cancelled. Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care...