Naloxone Basics What is naloxone? In PEI, opioid-related overdoses are on the rise. Naloxone is a fast-acting medication used to temporarily reverse an opioid overdose until medical help arrives. Naloxone can restore breathing within 2 to 3 minutes. Call 911 even if naloxone is...
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) recently launched a care program called Merge™ to involve parents more in their pre-term baby’s care while in hospital. On average, approximately 300 newborns are admitted to the QEH NICU every year. With the...
A new grant is available to help Island communities and organizations with initiatives to create a welcoming environment to attract and retain health care professionals. The Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals provides up to $2,500 for eligible projects...
Paramedics in Prince Edward Island were honoured today with medals at an awards ceremony at Government House as part of Paramedic Services Week celebrations. The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals are given annually to recognize emergency medical services...
The Department of Health and Wellness and PEI’s Chief Public Health Office are developing a 5-year provincial wellness action plan under the brand LIVE WELL PEI with the tagline: Together We Can. Islanders can help form the action plan by giving their input through an online...
Purpose of the Position Reporting to the Provincial Medical Director of Family Medicine and Focused Practice, the Regional Medical Director for East Prince County FMFP is accountable for a broad range of activities associated with the FMFP Portfolio in eastern Prince County. The...
Purpose of the Position Reporting to the Provincial Medical Director of Family Medicine and Focused Practice, the Regional Medical Director for Queens County FMFP is accountable for a broad range of activities associated with the FMFP Portfolio in Queens County. The incumbent is...
Purpose of the Position Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Health PEI, the Medical Director for Provincial Services & Innovation is a senior member of the Physician Leadership Team and is accountable for a broad range of activities associated with Provincial Services...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Government of Prince Edward Island have entered into an agreement to help address the growing demand for qualified nurses in PEI. The agreement facilitates the delivery of Sask Polytech's Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada and Registered...