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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...
Province prepares for smooth transition of Health PEI leadership
2023-10-19
Today, Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane, in consultation with the Health PEI Board of Directors, announced the next steps in preparation for smooth transition in leadership at Health PEI.
Dr. Michael Gardam, current Chief Executive Officer for Health PEI, gave notice in July 2023 that...
About the Community Health Engagement Committees
2023-10-13
There are two Community Health Engagement Committees in the province - one from the west and one from the east - whose purpose is to provide feedback on health policy to the Minister and Health PEI Board related to provincial strategies for health care delivery and to identify health-related issues...
Provincial, Territorial Health Ministers and Ministers Responsible for Mental Health, Addiction and Substance Use
2023-10-11
Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health met today to address a wide range of topics. Some of these included Primary Care, Mental Health and Addiction, Health Human Resources challenges and Public Health priorities, and next steps regarding Digital Health and Health Data. In round-table...
PrescribeIT®, integration with Health PEI EMR Program ushers in a new era of health care in Prince Edward island
2023-10-04
Canada Health Infoway (Infoway), the Department of Health and Wellness and Health P.E.I. are proud to announce the successful integration of PrescribeIT®, Canada's leading e-prescribing service, in Prince Edward Island’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) program. This achievement marks a significant...
Island residents covered under PEI drug programs can now receive up to a 90-day supply of more medications
2023-10-04
Island residents covered under public drug programs on PEI may be eligible to receive up to a 90-day supply of most oral medications, through a collaboration between the Government of PEI and the PEI Pharmacists association.
This is expected to save Island residents considerable money on...