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PEI optometrists now screening for conditions like diabetes
2016-07-28
Expanded coverage of optometry services is reducing the need for referrals to ophthalmologists, visits to family doctors, emergency departments and walk-in clinics.
“Uptake has been excellent for this new program which allows optometrists across the province to screen for conditions such as...
go!PEI projects help Beach Grove residents stay active
2016-07-21
Beach Grove Home residents are getting more active thanks to new go!PEI programming for seniors.
“Engaging in physical activity is important for Islanders of all ages, and even more so as we get older,” said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Getting moving for even a few minutes a...
Reporting Notifiable Diseases and Conditions and Communicable Diseases
2016-07-21
What are the Notifiable Diseases and Conditions and Communicable Diseases (NDCCD) Regulations?
The NDCCD Regulations are pursuant to the Prince Edward Island Public Health Act and are intended to strengthen surveillance and the public health response to over 70 diseases and conditions including...
Ambulance Response Times 2015-16
2016-07-14
Data on ground ambulance coverage zones, ambulance response times, and the most common pre-hospital ambulance calls for 2015-16.
Wellness grants help community groups to engage Islanders in healthy living
2016-07-14
With the support of provincial wellness grants, community organizations continue to build a culture of wellness in communities across the Island.
“Organizations who received wellness grants earlier this year are now seeing the fruits of their efforts in helping Islanders to engage in key areas...
New physicians begin practice in PEI this summer
2016-07-07
Several new physicians are taking up practice in Prince Edward Island this summer.
“Continued access to family physicians and specialists is very important to Islanders and we are pleased to welcome five outstanding physicians who are beginning practice here this summer,” said Health and Wellness...
New physicians begin practice in PEI this summer
2016-07-06
Several new physicians are taking up practice in Prince Edward Island this summer.
“Continued access to family physicians and specialists is very important to Islanders and we are pleased to welcome five outstanding physicians who are beginning practice here this summer,” said Health and Wellness...