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PEI invests almost $25 million in long term care
2024-04-10
Today, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, announced an agreement has been reached with private long term care operators which will result in a record investment of almost $25 million dollars.
The...
About the Mental Health Review Board
2024-04-03
The purpose of the Mental Health Review Board is to review cases involving individuals who are suffering from mental disorder or who are believed to be in need of treatment provided in a psychiatric facility or addictions treatment facility in the province, as outlined in the Mental Health Act....
New grant supports training for health care professionals
2024-02-26
A new grant is available for education and training initiatives for health care professionals to expand or enhance their scope of practice.
The Scope of Practice for Health Care Professionals Grant provides funding for developing education and training programs to expand scope of practice (i.e....
New CEO joins Island’s health authority
2024-02-21
Today, Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane, in consultation with the Health PEI Board of Directors, announced that Health PEI will soon have a new Chief Executive Officer.
Melanie Fraser, an accomplished senior Public Sector executive with 20+ years of experience building, leading and...
New survey explores contraception needs of Island residents
2024-01-24
Island residents are encouraged to fill out an online survey to assist in the development of new Contraception Program.
The Contraception Program is being developed to address financial barriers the public may face in accessing prescription contraceptives.
The survey will assist government to...
Canada signs $94 million bilateral agreement with Prince Edward Island to improve health care over three years
2023-12-19
Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $25 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and...
About the PEI Funeral Services and Professions Board
2023-12-15
The role of the Funeral Services and Professions Board is to ensure the requirements of the Funeral Services and Professions Act are in place for the protection and safety of the public.
Who serves on the board?
One community member is appointed from among individuals who apply through Engage PEI...
Hundreds of nurses and care support workers hired across the province
2023-11-06
More than 500 nurses and care support workers have been hired to work in health care settings across the province to help address staffing shortages, alleviate workloads experienced by staff, and improve patient care.
Health PEI, the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat and the Public Service...
Province recruiting physician assistants to join health care system
2023-11-03
Prince Edward Island is actively recruiting for five physician assistants to join Health PEI and provide much-needed access to care for Islanders and increasing team-based care in collaboration with a supervising physician.
All five positions are currently being advertised. Several physicians have...
About the Council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of PEI
2023-10-20
The Council of the College of Licenses Practical Nurses governs the affairs of the College.
Who serves on the board?
The Council is comprised of nine persons, three public representatives and six member representatives. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through Engage PEI.
Who is the...