Health PEI is advising the public of an incident this morning in which a small amount of paper records was carried off by strong winds. The records involved were no longer active and may have contained limited information about individuals who are now deceased. Staff took...
The maximum daily room rate in public long-term-care homes (manors) is changing from $92.19 to $105.78 per day, to align with private long-term-care rates. The change takes effect August 1 for new residents entering long-term care. Current residents will see the rate change on...
Health PEI is inviting all Islanders aged 18 and up to take a survey about virtual health care. The Virtual Care Patient Survey is voluntary, and all responses are anonymous. The survey will take 5 to 7 minutes to complete. The information gathered will help Health PEI improve...
Renovations to improve the main entrance and kitchen at Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) are beginning today. The new renovations will improve patient flow and privacy at the hospital. In the past, all KCMH visitors and patients had to pass by the main reception desk located...
Phone lines at some Sherwood Business Centre offices are not working and this is impacting phone lines for some government services. Call the numbers below if you need assistance in the following areas: Housing services – (902) 888-8436 Child and Family Services - (902) 888-8100...
Health PEI will be offering a temporary walk-in clinic service for non-urgent health care needs at the Montague Health Centre tomorrow (Wednesday) morning from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The physician-led clinic is being offered to support the non-urgent care needs of area...
The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and ambulatory care services remain closed to the public until at least 12 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) following a fire in the boiler room early this morning. Patients with appointments will be...
The Kings County Memorial Hospital is putting visitor precautions in place as several patients are experiencing influenza-like illness. Effective immediately and until further notice, visiting is limited to no more than two visitors at one time per patient for no longer than one...
Vision loss is very personal to David Hilchey. His daughter lives with a syndrome that will - within this decade - limit her vision to what would be seen looking through a straw. After almost 10 years of volunteering for the national organization that supports Canadians living...
Islanders will soon have help to pay for more of the prescription medications they need for a better quality of life. The provincial government is improving the drug formulary by adding and expanding coverage for 28 new drugs beginning August 1. The new drugs will treat more than...