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PEI expands virtual consult platform to include access to Nova Scotia specialists
2023-08-07
Primary care providers in Prince Edward Island can now easily access specialists in Nova Scotia to discuss patient care through an expansion of the Virtual Hallway online consultation platform, further improving patient care for Islanders and potentially reducing the need for out-of-province travel...
Government of Canada Invests over $5 Million to Support Home and Community Care, Mental Health and Addictions Services in Prince Edward Island
2023-07-20
The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces and territories to modernize Canada’s public health care system and adapt to the changing needs of Canadians.
To strengthen Canada’s universal public health care system, Budget 2023 highlighted the Government of Canada’s plan to...
Associate Physicians and Physician Assistants added to health care system
2023-06-15
New changes will allow Associate Physicians (APs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to be licensed and practice in Prince Edward Island, providing more support to physicians and helping to improve access to care for Islanders.
Through the partnership of government, the College of Physicians and...
Survey seeks input from unpaid caregivers in the province
2023-06-08
The provincial government is launching a public survey to gather information from unpaid caregivers in Prince Edward Island, to better understand their experiences providing care to a friend or family member.
The survey will ask questions about caregiving situations such as, who is receiving care...
Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announce Drug Plan changes coming into effect on June 1, 2023
2023-05-31
PEI to expand provincial drug coverage to make medication more affordable and accessible
No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible decision every day. As part of the Improving Affordable...
More medication coverage for Islanders
2023-03-03
Provincial drug coverage is increasing to reduce the copay eligible Islanders spend on many prescription medicines and to expand access to the Catastrophic Drug Program and the High Cost Drug Program.
These changes will happen through the federal-provincial Improving Access to Affordable...
Substance use disorder medication coverage improving lives for Islanders
2023-02-08
Funding for medications used in the treatment of opioid and alcohol use disorders has helped hundreds of patients and saved them more than half a million dollars since being announced in 2022.
Under the program, eligible Island residents receiving medication treatments for alcohol use disorder (...
Islanders are invited to participate in the overdose prevention site community engagement
2023-01-31
The public is invited to take part in a community engagement session hosted by the PEI Department of Health and Wellness and the Community Harm Reduction Steering Committee on February 8 to discuss the Overdose Prevention Site located at 33 Belmont Street, Charlottetown.
"A Community Engagement...
Pharmacy Plus PEI Participating Pharmacies
2023-01-27
Pharmacies participating in the Pharmacy Plus PEI program can assess for certain common ailments and conditions and prescribe some medications.
Questions about Pharmacy Plus PEI
Check out the FAQ for answers to common questions about the Pharmacy Plus PEI program.
Participating Pharmacies...
Thousands of Islanders accessed care under Pharmacy Plus PEI program during first three months
2023-01-27
More than 11,000 Islanders have visited their community pharmacist to access care for certain common ailments or renew eligible prescriptions since the launch of the Pharmacy Plus PEI program last October.
“Pharmacists across the Island have been champions over the last few years by quickly...