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Glucose Sensor Program - Comparison Chart
Below is a comparison of some of the key features of the glucose sensors available under the PEI Glucose Sensor Program. Dexcom (G6 and G7 sensors) Freestyle Libre (Libre 2 sensor and Libre 3 plus sensor) Medtronic (Guardian 3 and Guardian 4 sensors) How long does the sensor last...
In the spotlight: Dr. Trina Stewart
“I don’t know if there was ever a time in my life when I wasn’t thinking about being a physician,” said Dr. Trina Stewart, a family physician in Summerside. “I grew up in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick. When I was in Grade 11, I sent letters to medical faculties all over Canada and...
May 9 to 15 is National Nursing Week #WeAnswerTheCall
May 9 to 15 is National Nursing Week in Canada. Nurses play a pivotal role in the health care of Islanders, working tirelessly at every level of the health care system, be they Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, or Nurse Practitioners. “PEI’s nurses have always been...
Our Changing Climate
Climates are changing all around the world, including here in Prince Edward Island. Temperatures are getting warmer, the amount and timing of precipitation is changing, and sea level is rising. Who can help me find the information I need? CLIMAtlantic CLIMAtlantic is a regional...
Government providing property tax relief to Islanders
The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing a one-time subsidy to offset the increase in 2022 provincial residential tax due to the 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Property Tax Subsidy will be administered through the Provincial Taxation Office and will provide a one...
Changes to Special Leave Fund
Changes have been made to the provincial COVID-19 Special Leave Fund to support Islanders now that federal Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), have expired. Previously, the provincial fund provided up to three days per week...