Patient Stories
- Leonard Perry
Leonard Perry, 71, had his gall bladder removed using minimally invasive surgery on a Friday night at 9 pm, and danced at his own wedding a week later in Summerside.
Leonard had open heart surgery two years ago so he mistook his heavy chest ...
- Marilla Millar
For years Marilla Millar has been the one giving exceptional care. The Ellerslie foster parent has been responsible for the lives of 128 children since 1974. She will be recognized with a honourary degree this spring at UPEI for her de...
- Darryl Thibeau
Darryl Thibeau is an electrician. Thirteen years ago he had a hernia repair done the old way using traditional “open” surgery -- and this spring he had a second hernia repair done at PCH, but this time using minimally invasive surgery ...
- Kelly Doyle
Kelly Doyle is self-employed, operating tourist cottages and a tour business in the summer, then working at fishing and logging in the off seasons. He had a hernia repaired at Prince County Hospital using minimally invasive surgery, and he was bac...
- Gary Naylor
On November 7th, 2004, a Sunday like any other, Gary Naylor was sitting in church when he felt an immense pain in his abdomen. Gary rushed to the Prince County Hospital to receive the diagnosis that would save his life. Having bar...
- Garth Schurman and Family
Garth Schurman and his family have seen more than their fair share of kidney troubles over the years.In 1990, Garth lost one kidney to cancer. At that time, it was determined his remaining kidney was operating at 50% a...
