The kidneys are two organs found below the ribs with one on each side of your spine. They are shaped like kidney beans and are about the size of your closed fist. Your kidneys cleanse your blood of toxins and transform the waste into urine. What happens when kidneys aren’t...
Hemodialysis is when blood is cleaned outside of the body using a machine and an artificial kidney filter. Treatments are usually done three times a week in a centre (also called a unit or clinic) with dialysis machines. Where can I get hemodialysis on PEI? There are four...
The Health PEI Business Plan 2022-2023 outlines key actions the organization will focus its efforts.
Improvements at the Summerside and Charlottetown hemodialysis units will bring more resources closer to home for the growing number of Islanders living with chronic kidney disease. Earlier this month, the Summerside Hemodialysis Unit at Prince County Hospital introduced an...
If you have been diagnosed with chronic renal failure, or are receiving kidney dialysis, you may be eligible for coverage of anemia treatment medications, which will eliminate the need for frequent blood transfusions. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: are a...
This Annual Report provides an overview of Health PEI's accomplishments, challenges, performance and financial results for 2022-2023.
Health PEI’s strategic plan outlines the organization’s direction and guides decision-making and activities over the next three years (2021-2024).
Investing in infrastructure - Islanders with chronic kidney disease will benefit from improvements to Western Hospital’s hemodialysis unit. The provincial government is investing $500,000 through its capital budget to create a better-equipped, more spacious hemodialysis unit...
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a form of dialysis done at home either by the patient or, in some cases, with the assistance of a care giver. What are the benefits of peritoneal dialysis? With peritoneal dialysis you can: dialyze at home set your dialysis schedule manage your own...
The Passport to Health provides helpful tips and tools for healthy living to reduce your risk of health problems that can lead to chronic disease.