“When I received the email about the Wellness Wheel Challenge, I thought it might be something fun to try and that it might help keep our staff engaged,” said Holly Paynter, nurse coordinator on the pediatric ambulatory (day) care unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). “The...
“They did everything they could to direct you through your disease and to help you manage it,” said Peter Sprague, who has been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, for more than 14 years. For those with a diagnosis, chronic diseases like COPD are part of...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you can access many of the following services without a referral from a doctor. If you are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, see Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner For medical emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the...
The Health PEI Business Plan 2023-2024 outlines key actions the organization will focus its efforts.
The Health PEI Business Plan 2022-2023 outlines key actions the organization will focus its efforts.
A Day in the Life of a Medical Radiation Therapist “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...
Nursing and midwifery students in their final year of schooling can expedite the hiring process by expressing interest in working in Health PEI facilities. Students can express interest in various care areas with full-time, part-time, and casual employment options. If you are currently employed as a student or have had educational placements with Health PEI, you may not have to be interviewed (please inquire with Health PEI's Talent Acquisition Team if this applies to you). If you are new to Health PEI, you will be contacted for an interview. By expressing interest through this form, it does...
Diane Griffin Chair and Board Member Diane resides in Stratford and represented Prince Edward Island in the Senate of Canada from 2016 until 2022. She has served on and chaired, many local, regional, and national boards and committees over an extended career. Diane has worked at...
This document provides information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in PEI.
Pregnancy and life with a new baby may not always be what you expect. Pregnancy, the birth of a baby, or an adoption brings physical, emotional, and social changes. Adjustments to new roles and relationships are not always easy. It can be a time of emotional change and transition...