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PEI Respiratory Illness Summary 2023-2024 Season
2024-05-29
Weeks 20 and 21 – May 12 to May 25, 2024
RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SUMMARIES WILL BE POSTED ON A MONTHLY BASIS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: MAY 29, JUNE 26, JULY 31, AND AUGUST 28.
The surveillance period for the 2023-24 PEI Respiratory Illness Summary starts from August...
PEI Pharmacare Forms
2024-05-24
For Medical Professionals
Ankylosing Spondylitis Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 113 KB]
Crohn's Disease Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 190 KB]
DPP-4 / SGLT2 Inhibitors Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 190 KB]
Enfuvirtide Special Authorization Request Form [PDF |...
Island paramedics recognized during Paramedic Services Week
2024-05-24
Paramedics in Prince Edward Island were honoured today with medals at an awards ceremony at Government House as part of Paramedic Services Week celebrations.
The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals are given annually to recognize emergency medical services professionals who...
Approved Food Safety Training Programs
2024-05-24
The PEI Department of Health & Wellness recognizes certain food safety training programs as equivalent to the National Guidelines for Food Safety Training Programs in the Food Retail and Food Service Sectors.
The following food safety training programs have been deemed acceptable under Section...
Paxlovid (antiviral for treating COVID-19)
2024-05-24
What is Paxlovid™?
Paxlovid™ (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) is an oral antiviral medication for some adults who have COVID-19 that are at higher risk of severe illness.
Who is eligible to get Paxlovid™ in PEI?
Not everyone who tests positive for COVID-19 would benefit from antiviral treatment....
Job Listings for Health and Social Care Professionals
2024-05-23
We are here to recruit and support in high-demand Health and Social Care Professionals in Prince Edward Island. Sponsorships within these healthcare professions are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Health PEI has a number of Health and Social Care Professional vacancies, in the areas (including...
Prince Edward Island Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals
2024-05-22
Program Overview
The aim of this program is to support Island communities in welcoming and retaining health care professionals. The Department of Health and Wellness will provide grant funding to community organizations, recognized community groups and municipalities to support initiatives aimed...
Islanders invited to provide input on LIVE WELL PEI Action Plan
2024-05-14
The Department of Health and Wellness and PEI’s Chief Public Health Office are developing a 5-year provincial wellness action plan under the brand LIVE WELL PEI with the tagline: Together We Can. Islanders can help form the action plan by giving their input through an online survey.
“Taking...
Live Well PEI (Wellness) Action Plan
2024-05-14
We need your input on a LIVE WELL PEI action plan that will collectively empower Island residents to achieve our wellness goals.
The Department of Health and Wellness and PEI’s Chief Public Health Office is seeking feedback from Island residents and organizations in the...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Government of Prince Edward Island sign program delivery agreement for internationally educated nurses
2024-05-10
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Government of Prince Edward Island have entered into an agreement to help address the growing demand for qualified nurses in PEI.
The agreement facilitates the delivery of Sask Polytech's Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada and Registered Nurse Bridging...