A new interprovincial partnership between McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island is expanding opportunities for internationally-trained physicians and addressing health workforce needs. The PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship is a novel...
This booklet provides helpful information to assist you and your family with the transition to living at Stewart Memorial.
Information booklet on Wedgewood Manor for residents and families.
Information booklet on Summerset Manor for residents and families.
Islanders who need laboratory services such as bloodwork at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital now have the option of booking these services online through SkiptheWaitingRoom.com. The service will be expanded to the Prince County Hospital in September and to all community sites this...
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...
Eligible Islanders traveling out of province for medical services can now apply to have their ferry fare covered. Hope Air – in collaboration with Health PEI – will pay for a Northumberland Ferries Limited pass for Islanders in financial need to attend medical appointments in...
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...
Prince Edward Island’s Stroke Care Program is among the first in the country to be recognized by Accreditation Canada with Distinction in Stroke Service status, meeting national standards for stroke care excellence. Achieving Distinction indicates that Health PEI’s Stroke Care...
Supporting Island families - For Jeremy Measham, the Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home Program is an opportunity to help people through some of the hardest periods of their lives. The program, launched by Health PEI in 2015, involves paramedics providing ongoing care -...