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Although they may not talk about it, Prince Edward Island’s volunteer fire fighters deal with traumatic events every day. Researcher Amanda Brazil wanted to know how disturbing experiences were affecting fire fighters. A fire fighter herself with the Crossroads Fire Department...
A new interactive map will help users point and click their way to outdoor fun across Prince Edward Island. The Active Living on PEI “story map” allows Islanders and visitors to find year-round opportunities like cycling, running or hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross...
Strengthening Mental Health Services - When you ask “how are you doing” when passing someone at work, do you really want to know the answer? Prince Edward Island’s DME Group is helping employees tell the truth about mental health and creating a mentally healthier workplace in the...
This document is a reference tool to help individuals and health information custodians comply with the Health Information Act.
Influenza is now circulating in Prince Edward Island and all Islanders should get a flu shot if they haven’t already been vaccinated. Flu activity usually peaks in January or February. As long as the virus is circulating, it's not too late to receive a flu shot and protect...
Mary Laura Coady, Health PEI’s new provincial patient navigator, is already helping to make health care more accessible and easier to understand for Islanders. A patient navigator guides patients through the system and connects them with the right care providers, resources, and...
Islanders recovering from a heart or lung event in Prince County can now rehabilitate closer to home. The cardiopulmonary rehab program recently expanded from Charlottetown to Summerside and patients are now benefitting from the newly offered services. Following this success...
Logan MacDougall will carry the Prince Edward Island flag during the 2017 Canada Summer Games opening ceremony this week. MacDougall will participate in baseball during week one and indoor volleyball for week two of the July 28 to August 13 games in Winnipeg – visit Canada Games...
Island mother Courtney McGee is one of several women sharing her powerful story of overcoming opiate addiction while pregnant. In the new documentary-style film Mothers & Methadone, McGee explains that she sought help for her addiction through Prince Edward Island’s methadone...
This document includes answers to frequently asked questions relating to the responsibilities of custodians of health information, as per the health information act.