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It was because of his wife Rosemary that Delbert Evans started volunteering at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital – and she’s the reason he’s there today, even without her. “Rosemary began to get involved as a volunteer at the QEH and I joined along with her,” says the 85-year-old, who...
Prince Edward Island is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis). Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, fever, and gradually worsening cough that often ends with a “whooping” sound that can cause the person to vomit. There are currently 10 cases of...
Robyn Murphy, an organizer of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign, and an occupational health and safety officer with Health PEI says she’s often witnessed the way people hesitate to engage in discussions around mental health. “Look, if I had broken my leg I wouldn’t have any issue with...
Andrew Fudge found a welcoming community and a fulfilling career when he moved from Newfoundland to work as a registered nurse at Western Hospital in Alberton. After graduating from Memorial University last year, Fudge said he chose Prince Edward Island because it offered a...
Information for patients on a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - what it is, the warning signs and what you can do.
Healthy eating can be a confusing, emotional topic for many people. Fortunately, the province’s dietitians are available to offer Islanders good advice on food and health. Diana MacLennan, a dietitian and diabetes nutrition educator with the Provincial Diabetes Program and...
Meilleur départ est un programme à participation volontaire qui offre des visites à domicile aux familles confrontées à des difficultés et pouvant bénéficier d’un soutien supplémentaire au cours des trois premières années de la vie d’un enfant. Les infirmières de santé publique...
Education and employment drew social worker Lorna Hutt to western Canada, but it was returning home to PEI that allowed her to use her skills among friends and family. Hutt is currently the manager of Community Mental Health and Addictions West, overseeing approximately 60 staff...
This guide explains the changes you can expect near death: physical, as well as emotional, spiritual and mental changes.
Strengthening mental health services - Not all emergencies that arrive at Prince Edward Island’s largest hospital involve physical health. For those who show up at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency department with a mental health crisis, Sasha O’Hanley and her colleagues are...