“I did my training and started my career in Ontario, where I had consistent access to consult with specialists,” said Amber Johnston, a nurse practitioner in Charlottetown. “And while I had access here on PEI for referrals, what I was missing was a less formal way of just getting...
If you qualify for the PEI Insulin Pump program, the amount of assistance you receive will be based on your household income and private health insurance. Find further information at Insulin Pump Program. The calculator below will help you estimate the amount covered under the...
A new strategy will guide investments in secure digital health technologies and improve the use of health information in PEI over the next five years to help build a healthier future for Islanders. The Digital Health Strategy 2024-2029 aligns with the Provincial Health Plan and...
Minutes from the March 21, 2024 Health PEI Board Meeting.
“We are all very passionate and friendly here,” said Kristy Peters, medical radiation therapist at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. “You can often hear us on the intercom while patients are receiving their treatment, and we do whatever we can to make them comfortable. I’ve sung...
When it comes to cancer diagnosis, early detection can make a huge impact. When you think about early detection, a can of baked beans isn’t what comes to mind. For Leigh Read, however, it was life changing. “I turned 50 in 2018. I had a wonderful party, surrounded by many friends...