Health PEI

08/13/2025

📍 New Temporary Sexual Health Clinic in Montague!

A temporary Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS) clinic is now open in Montague, bringing essential care directly to the community.

💜 Services include:
- STBBI (sexually transmitted and blood borne infections) testing
- Contraception counselling
- IUD and implant insertion/removal
- HIV prevention
- Pregnancy options and support

📞 To book an appointment, call 1-844-365-8258 (option 2).

Health care should meet people where they are. Health PEI continues to support services that empower individuals and families with accessible, compassionate care.

08/06/2025

🎖 Congratulations to Dr. Trevor Jain! 🎉

Health PEI is proud to celebrate Dr. Trevor Jain, who was recently presented with the Order of St. John. This prestigious honour recognizes his outstanding service and dedication to health and safety in our communities.

Dr. Jain is well known for his leadership in disaster medicine, his work in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Department, and his role as a trusted voice during the COVID-19 pandemic. He continues to share his expertise as an educator at UPEI, Dalhousie, and Memorial University.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jain on this incredible achievement! 👏

Learn more about his incredible contributions here:

Dr. Trevor Jain, director of UPEI’s Bachelor of Applied Health in Paramedicine program, was among 25 individuals presented with the Order of St. John at a ceremony held in the Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

08/06/2025

🎥 Did you know? There’s more to medical laboratory services than meets the eye! 🧪👀

In this short video, Chris, our Hematology Supervisor, and Karen, a Medical Laboratory Technologist at Prince County Hospital, share three fascinating facts you might not know about the vital work happening behind the scenes in our lab.

From life-saving diagnostics to cutting-edge technology, you’ll gain a whole new appreciation for the team that helps keep our community healthy. 💙

👉 Watch now and discover the hidden heroes of healthcare!

08/05/2025

👶 World Breastfeeding Week is here! August 1–7 🌍

This year’s theme “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems” highlights the importance of community, family, and healthcare support.

Kim Knockwood, a dedicated RN and Certified Lactation Consultant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, reminds us that breastmilk is not just food — it’s powerful protection for babies.

💗 Let’s support breastfeeding parents with kindness, practical help, and advocacy for breastfeeding-friendly spaces.

📚 Learn more:
www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/breastfeeding_your_baby.pdf
www.womenandgenderdiversehealthhub.princeedwardisland.ca/Infant-Feeding

08/05/2025

08/03/2025

📍 Exciting News for Eastern PEI! 🏥

The Province has officially acquired land in Three Rivers for the future Kings County Memorial Hospital and Community Health Centre, a major milestone in improving health care access for Kings County.

This 84.7 acre property near Montague will be home to new Community Health Centre and the future site of a new Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH).

✅ Stay tuned for updates as planning and consultations continue, there’s much more to come!

Read More: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/land-acquired-for-future-kings-county-memorial-hospital-and-community-health-centre-in-three

08/02/2025

👩‍⚕️Health PEI recently celebrated the graduation of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing Program students—both full-time and part-time—who completed their courses this past winter and spring.

These dedicated professionals are now even more prepared to take on the fast-paced challenges of emergency and critical care with confidence, compassion, and skill.

Congratulations to each of you—your hard work and commitment are making a real difference in health care! 🎓

08/01/2025

From addictions to voice disorders, Health PEI can help, with or without a referral. Learn more at

If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you can access many of the following services without a referral from a doctor. If you are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, see Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner For medical emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency departm...

08/01/2025

👁️🚐 Bringing Vision Care to the Doorstep!

We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Jessica Wood, whose vision and dedication led to the creation of a mobile eye clinic, a game-changing initiative that’s now receiving national attention from CTV! 🎉

Thanks to her successful application to the Health Innovation Fund, Dr. Wood’s mobile clinic is now helping seniors in Prince County access vital eye care, right from the comfort of their long-term care facility. This is innovation in action, and it’s making a real difference in people’s lives. 💙

👉 https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/eye-exams-for-long-term-and-community-care-residents-in-prince-county

👏 Join us in congratulating Dr. Wood and everyone involved in this inspiring project!

08/01/2025

08/01/2025