The Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) will be temporarily suspending emergency services on Saturdays beginning January 11 due to staffing challenges. The KCMH Emergency Department (ED) is experiencing a shortage of staff at a time when demand for emergency services is...
What is Adult Protection? The Adult Protection Program is governed by the Adult Protection Act. The Adult Protection Act has two purposes. First, to provide or arrange for assistance for an adult who needs assistance. Second, to provide protective (court) intervention for an...
As part of the QEH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit’s approach to family-integrated care, the Peer Family Mentorship Program is designed to provide NICU families with connection to mentors with lived experience who offer valuable emotional support to new parents, helping them process...
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is a legal option in Canada that allows eligible patients to ask for medical help to end their life. Health PEI provides information on MAiD, access to MAiD assessments and procedures across PEI, and patient-centered care throughout the MAiD...
Health PEI is moving to Phase 2 of the health system transformation with a clear focus on three key priorities: ensuring primary care access for all Islanders, improving access and flow to acute care services, and building a foundation for accountability and excellence. The new...
If your child goes to an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) because of lazy eye (amblyopia) or another condition related to eye movement or eye misalignment (strabismus), the ophthalmologist will likely refer your child to an orthoptist. Most patients referred to the Orthoptics...
Chronic disease can occur at any age and usually begins slowly and develops gradually over time. The most common chronic conditions include chronic lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers. If...
Patients are encouraged to be partners in their health care. It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities.
Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care provider (e.g., doctor, nurse, social worker) using your phone, computer, or tablet. You may see a health care provider virtually if: your health care provider offers virtual visits and believes the visit can be done virtually...
This page provides information for Islanders whose health care provider (doctor, registered nurse, or other provider) has suggested meeting with them online by Zoom. Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing service to meet with others virtually. Using Zoom you can see, hear, and...