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PEI Diabetes Strategy 2014-2017
The PEI Diabetes Strategy 2014-2017 focuses on three overarching priority areas: enhanced prevention, detection and management of diabetes.
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Problematic Substance Use That Impacts the Workplace - A Step-by-Step Guide & Toolkit to Addressing it in Your Business/Organization
This toolkit was developed to assist workplaces in addressing problematic substance use.
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Healthcare system across PEI experiencing overcapacity and increased wait times
The healthcare system across Prince Edward Island is currently facing significant overcapacity resulting in limited bed availability. With the onset of the cold and flu season, healthcare facilities are anticipating an increase in patient volumes, which will further challenge the...
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Patients will benefit from new nursing strategy
Prince Edward Island’s first-ever nursing strategy will help ensure a strong, dedicated workforce to care for Islanders. The Health PEI Nursing Strategy: 2017-2020 sets direction for nursing within the province’s publically funded health-care system. It was created after...
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More Islanders matched with primary care provider
A recent effort to connect more Islanders with a primary health care provider has shown positive results. Approximately 3,500 Islanders have been removed from the provincial patient registry since October 2016, meaning that 96 per cent of Islanders now have a dedicated primary...
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New tool will support Islanders diagnosed with breast cancer
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...
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Submit Nominations for the Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award
The Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award recognizes a Health PEI employee working in long-term care who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the person-centered care philosophy. Person-centered care means: Treating residents as individuals Working with residents to help them make decisions and manage their health Forming trusting and supportive relationships with residents Considering residents’ needs, wishes, values, family dynamics, social circumstances and lifestyles Being compassionate and respectful Engaging in activities with residents Providing residents with...
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Adult Day Programs
Supporting vibrant mental and social health is key to overall well-being. For seniors, Adult Day Programs offer a social outlet that facilitates community and interaction with others. The environment is safe and supervised, offering seniors a regular social outlet. For caregiving...
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Diagnosing Cancer
How is cancer diagnosed? The process of diagnosing cancer usually begins with a visit to a health care provider with a specific complaint or symptom, or because something was detected during a routine check-up or screening. Your doctor may order laboratory tests, scans, or...
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Transition to Practice Program
The Transition to Practice Program strives to support newly graduated Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) employed at Health PEI throughout their first year of practice and beyond. Newly graduated nurses beyond their first year of practice may also access...