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Cannabis and Your Health
2018-10-18
Cannabis use is a personal choice but should be an informed choice. Know the laws and approach cannabis responsibly.
Visit justthefactspei.ca for the information you need to make the right call on cannabis.
Anesthetist Opportunities in Prince Edward Island
2018-09-20
Imagine working as part of a team on an island of breathtaking views, white sandy beaches, red soil, friendly communities, world-famous seafood, and year-round adventure.
Prince Edward Island (PEI) has full-time and locum opportunities for anesthetists based out of Prince County Hospital in...
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Polio (Tdap-IPV)
2018-08-06
Diphtheria is caused by bacteria that infect the nose and throat. These bacteria release a poison that may cause breathing problems due to the throat closing over as a result of a grayish membrane developing. In addition, heart failure and paralysis may occur. The bacteria which...
Safer Drinking Tips (LRDG)
2018-08-01
Drinking is a personal choice. If you choose to drink moderate your drinking by following these tips:
Set limits for yourself and stick to them.
Drink slowly. Have no more than 2 drinks in any 3 hours.
For every drink of alcohol, have one non-alcoholic drink.
Eat before and while you are...
Shigellosis
2018-06-15
What is shigellosis?
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. The disease itself is commonly referred to as dysentery. People are the only source for Shigella bacteria. Shigella are extremely infectious bacteria, and ingestion of just 10 organisms is...
Suicide Prevention Action Plan
2018-05-25
Together, the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Canadian Mental Health Association - PEI Division have developed a Provincial Suicide Prevention Action Plan.
The focus of the action plan is to build HOPE for individuals and for communities and to challenge factors that contribute to...
About the PEI Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Inc.
2018-03-06
The PEI Sports Hall of Fame and Museum recognizes and pays tribute to PEI athletes and builders of sport who have brought special honour to the province. It is managed by a board of directors.
Who serves on the board?
Nine members make up the board of directors. Each county has at least two, and...
Infection Prevention and Control Module for Community Care Facilities
2018-01-19
For health care providers in Community Care Facilities
The Infection Prevention and Control learning module is a narrated presentation intended to provide education for health care workers in the community care facility setting in Prince Edward Island. The objective of the...
Food Premises Program
2018-01-15
The primary goal of the Food Premises Program offered by PEI Environmental Health is to prevent cases of food poisoning through consultation, education, and enforcement of regulations. Detailed inspections of all food premises in the province (approximately 1,450 premises) are performed on a...
Is it a cold or the flu?
2018-01-11
Use this table to help determine if you or a family member has a cold or the flu.
Determine if symptoms relate to a cold or the flu
Symptom
Cold
Flu (influenza)
Fever
Rare
Usual, high fever (39°C/102°F to 40°C/104...