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...
This document describes work-to-date on a Provincial Health Plan for Prince Edward Island, and provides context for upcoming Provincial Health Plan consultations.
The Medical Society of Prince Edward Island (MSPEI) has now entered into a contract with the Department of Health and Wellness to implement a physicians recruiting physicians model. “This is an important step forward as we work to enhance physician recruitment in Prince Edward...
Better Access for Islanders to Mental Health And Addictions Services and Supports (2013) describes program enhancements in response to the provincial review completed in 2013.
This report is a 2021 internal review of PEI's public and private long-term care sector commissioned by the Department of Health and Wellness.
Early in 2021, a new physician will be joining the health care team in Tignish. Dr. Peter Entwistle will begin his full time practice at the Tignish Health Centre in February 2021. He will take over the practice of the community’s former family physician, Dr. Declan Fox. “I am...
A new single point of access phone line for mental health and addictions services will make it easier for Islanders to find and receive appropriate and timely care. Islanders can access the mental health and addictions phone line at 1-833-553-6983. Mental health professionals...
In September 2011 at the Annual General Meeting of the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Medical Society, the Society passed a resolution asking for a retrospective epidemiological review of suicides in PEI.
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...
Ascent Final Report - Trends, Projections and Recommended Approaches to Delivery of Long-Term Care in the Province of Prince Edward Island 2007-2017 (2008) is a report that provides direction for long term care planning.