The province recently announced a new nursing graduate recruitment program, but a former nurse says much more needs to be done to improve working conditions.
Tag: P.E.I.
Midwives waiting on proclamation to begin offering services on P.E.I.
An advocacy group for midwives in the province wants to know what’s happening with the legislation that could make it legal for midwives to practice on P.E.I.
P.E.I., N.B. close diabetes camps for kids
Diabetes Canada is closing a popular camp on P.E.I. for Island children with Type 1 diabetes, along with their summer camp in neighbouring New Brunswick.
Trying to lose weight? Then ditch the scale, says P.E.I. dietitian
A P.E.I. dietitian is encouraging people to stick with their New Year’s resolution of losing weight by doing away with the scale.
It pays to live on an island: N.L., P.E.I. least stressed provinces
The economic prospects on the East Coast may not be the best in the country, but people living there don’t seem to be too worried about it. CBC | Health News
P.E.I. widow awarded benefits after husband’s death linked to workplace bullying
A P.E.I. woman has won a three-year battle to get benefits after the Workers Compensation Board linked her husband’s death to workplace bullying. CBC | Health News
Re-thinking Canada’s Food Guide ‘a tall order’, but P.E.I. dietitians have suggestions
It’s time for improvements to Canada’s Food Guide, and P.E.I. registered dietitiana say that should include a tech-savvy upgrade. CBC | Health News
P.E.I. signs on to health accord with federal government
Prince Edward Island has signed on to Ottawa’s health-care deal, allowing the province to access federal dollars for home care and mental health. CBC | Health News
