Posts by donna@mspei.org
Bringing an anti-oppression and inclusion lens to work
When Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed stands in front of a group of physicians to talk about oppression within the healthcare system, the room is silent. They’re not just listening to her speak, they’re absorbing her words as they begin to question their own experiences and wonder if they have been a part of the problem without…
Read MoreMedical residents highly valued, appreciated on PEI
As a family physician, I am really passionate about providing timely, quality care to my patients. This project is about complete primary care transformation. I like to think of it as people-centered care because the patient is at the center of what we’re doing but everyone involved in the PMH is being taken care of too. There’s a team wrapped around the patient, but they’re also there for each other. I love that concept.
Read MorePhysicians encourage education, understanding this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Dr. Martha Carmichael and Dr. Huy Nguyen go to work each day knowing the bulk of their time will be spent caring for Islanders who have dementia. While this is a population commonly misunderstood due to their difficulty in concentration, mood changes and forgetfulness, these doctors and the team at the Provincial Geriatric Program put…
Read MoreEpidemic preparedness and improving resiliency on PEI
It’s been more than 200 days since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic officially over. While many people would like to put it behind them and forget what happened, there continues to be a significant amount of time and energy devoted to reviewing the pandemic response and preparing for the next inevitable disease…
Read MoreVIRTUAL HALLWAY GAINING MOMENTUM ON PEI
Physicians and other health care providers have consulted with one another for many years, but long waitlists and busy schedules are making it increasingly difficult to find that time together with ease. That’s why Virtual Hallway, a relatively new online consulting platform designed to accelerate the exchange of clinical knowledge, is gaining momentum on Prince…
Read MorePEI to benefit from Atlantic Registry physician licensing partnership
May 1, 2023 Starting today, physicians primarily practicing in Atlantic Canada can now more seamlessly obtain licenses to practice in all four provinces via the Atlantic Registry, creating greater ease of mobility for physicians within the region when opportunities arise. Announced in February 2023 by the Council of Atlantic Premiers in partnership with Registrars from…
Read MorePEI doctors call for urgent action to stop healthcare system collapse
PEI doctors, through the Medical Society of Prince Edward Island (MSPEI), are calling on all political parties to prioritize stabilizing and strengthening the healthcare system. As political leaders share their election platforms, MSPEI is urging all parties to focus on three healthcare priorities: reducing inequities in health and healthcare across PEI; making healthcare a healthy…
Read MoreNational, provincial, territorial medical organizations urge governments to collaborate to fix health system crisis
Health care is in crisis in every province and territory in Canada. Patients cannot access the care they need in a timely fashion and providers are rapidly burning out. This week, organizations representing physicians across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial/territorial governments to collaborate immediately to begin solving the country’s health systems…
Read MorePhysician couple among 40 doctors to find opportunity, and a home, on PEI
For Dr. Michael Girsberger and Dr. Sandra Jadin, a site visit to Prince Edward Island was one of the most important determining factors for their decision to move to the Island.
Despite the pandemic, this physician couple is among 40 physicians recruited to PEI in 2021. Dr. Girsberger is a Nephrologist who began working in PEI in September 2021, while Dr. Jadin is an Anesthetist who began work in November 2021.
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