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First PEI Physician Selected for Team Canada Medical Football Team
Dr. Aaron Sibley, an emergency room physician in Charlottetown and a Major in the Canadian Armed Forces, has been selected as the first-ever representative from Prince Edward Island to join the prestigious Team Canada Medical Football Team. Dr. Sibley will […]
December 17, 2024
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MSPEI presents at International Conference on Physician Health
MSPEI recently presented its successful Leadership Development Program at the International Conference on Physician Health in Halifax, NS. Karen Pyra, Director of Physician Health (pictured), presented MSPEI's program evaluation. She was joined at the conference by CEO Lea Bryden, President […]
October 30, 2024
Joint News
New five-year deal with physicians will lead to better access to care for Islanders and give PEI a competitive edge in recruitment and retention
This week, Prince Edward Island doctors signed a historic five-year Physician Services Agreement with the Government of Prince Edward Island and Health PEI.  The new agreement represents a $188.3 million investment in physician services over the five years and a […]
August 8, 2024
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Peer Support Program Welcomes New Leader
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week (May 6-12) is centered on the healing power of compassion, something researchers have been studying for the past decade. Longitudinal studies on the impacts of compassion on mental health indicate that giving […]
July 22, 2024
Joint News
Tentative Agreement reached between PEI physicians, Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI
Health and Wellness Minister, Mark McLane; Health PEI CEO, Melanie Fraser; and Medical Society of Prince Edward Island President, Dr. Krista Cassell issued the following joint statement regarding the Tentative Agreement reached this week: “We are delighted to announce that […]
July 19, 2024
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Physician Health Program offers compassion, encourages doctors to practice self-compassion
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week (May 6-12) is centered on the healing power of compassion, something researchers have been studying for the past decade. Longitudinal studies on the impacts of compassion on mental health indicate that giving […]
May 7, 2024
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Improving wellness and increasing joy: Prescribing nature activity
Dr. Joanne McGinn wants her patients to have more fun and joy in their lives. It’s why the emergency medicine physician at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital often “prescribes” exercise as part of her patients’ treatments. She believes combining exercise with […]
April 16, 2024
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Leadership Development Program builds relationships and trust
Earlier this month, 32 graduates celebrated completing this year’s MSPEI Leadership Development Program. Over the past eight months, these 19 physicians and 13 health administrative leaders embarked on a learning journey, as they collaborated on identifying solutions to some of […]
March 20, 2024
Member Profile
Reducing the stigma: Recognizing Epilepsy Awareness Month
PEI Neurologist Dr. Tiffany Townsend diagnoses someone with epilepsy at least once a month. She estimates about 25 per cent of her patients have some form of epilepsy. That percentage is high considering it is one of more than 600 […]
March 14, 2024
Joint News
Medical associations across the country oppose government efforts to restrict access to care
Medical associations from coast to coast are deeply concerned about any government proposal that would restrict access to evidence-based medical care for patients, including for the transgender population. Canadians have the right to make personal choices about their health with […]
March 13, 2024