Expanded coverage of optometry services is reducing the need for referrals to ophthalmologists, visits to family doctors, emergency departments and walk-in clinics. “Uptake has been excellent for this new program which allows optometrists across the province to screen for...
Island palliative care patients living in their homes are receiving timely access to pain and symptom management during overnight hours with the additional support of paramedics, helping them to stay in their homes longer. Since the new Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at...
Islanders are experiencing better access to emergency health services through improved ambulance response times. As of June 30, the average ambulance response time across the province is 8 minutes and 23 seconds, an improvement from 9 minutes and 12 seconds as reported three...
Islanders can access the best in digital CT imaging with the installation of a new $750,000 CT scanner this month at Prince County Hospital. “Good access to diagnostic services is a critical element in the delivery of high quality health care,” said Health and Wellness Minister...
Santé Î.-P.-É. va créer un nouveau poste d’intervenant-pivot et des possibilités de conseiller auprès des patients et des familles afin qu’il soit plus facile pour les patients d’accéder aux services et de se retrouver dans le système de santé. « Améliorer l’expérience des...