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Prince Edward Island Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals
2024-05-17
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...
Glucose Sensor Program
2024-05-16
Under the Glucose Sensor Program, eligible Islanders can buy glucose sensors at a reduced cost at pharmacies on PEI.
What is a glucose sensor?
Glucose sensors, often referred to as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) track glucose (i.e., sugar) levels throughout the day and night. Unlike a...
PEI Respiratory Illness Summary 2023-2024 Season
2024-05-15
Week 19 – May 5 to May 11, 2024
THIS WILL BE THE LAST WEEKLY REPORT FOR THE 2023-24 RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SEASON. 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...
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...
PEI Pharmacare Forms
2024-05-14
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 |...
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...
Graduate Registered Nurses - Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program
2024-05-10
The PEI Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program for Graduate Registered Nurses is an initiative to provide meaningful employment opportunities for recent graduates and to fill vacant Registered Nurse positions of Health PEI.
Eligibility
Who is eligible for PEI Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program...
Provincial Department Head Hospitalists
2024-05-10
Purpose of the Position
Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our...
Medical Director for Provincial Services & Innovation
2024-05-10
Purpose of the Position
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Health PEI, the Medical Director for Provincial Services & Innovation is a senior member of the Physician Leadership Team and is accountable for a broad range of activities associated with Provincial Services Portfolio....