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Seniors’ health is focus of new position
2016-12-15
Government is creating a new position solely focused on the health of Island seniors.
Reporting to the deputy minister of Health and Wellness, the Principal Advisor for Seniors Health will develop, coordinate, and evaluate strategies that support seniors’ health and wellness. Seniors are Prince...
Mental Health and Addiction Strategy 2016-2026
2016-11-14
Moving Forward Together
This strategy will guide the direction of the Prince Edward Island mental health system and services over the next 10 years (2016 to 2026). Mental health includes substance use disorders and addictions. The five pillars of the strategy are:
Invest Early...
Fewer Island women being diagnosed with cervical cancer
2016-10-19
A more accessible screening program and more available human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are working together to help reduce the number of Island women diagnosed with cervical cancer.
The number of Island women diagnosed per year has slowly declined from an average of eight cases per year in the...
Health promotion is shared responsibility, attendees learn
2016-10-18
Islanders at a learning event this morning heard how organizations, the community, and individuals must all work together to promote good health.
Hosted by the Chief Public Health Office of the Department of Health and Wellness, “Your Work Matters in the Global Village” brought together more than...
Province hosts global leaders in health promotion
2016-10-14
Prince Edward Island will temporarily become the world hub of health promotion expertise during the coming weekend.
More than 250 international delegates will gather October 16 and 17 for the sixth annual Global Forum on Health Promotion. This weekend marks the first time the event has been held...
New tool will support Islanders diagnosed with breast cancer
2016-10-13
Breast cancer survivor Maureen Garrity says she wishes a new patient information tool had been available back when she received her diagnosis.
Health PEI has partnered with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, health care providers, and patient advisors on an information and navigation booklet...
Infection Prevention and Control MRSA Guideline for PEI
2016-10-07
This 2016 guideline provides direction for Healthcare Providers on the prevention and control of MRSA in PEI.
PEI Infection Prevention and Control Program Surveillance Data Summary 2015
2016-10-07
This document presents the 2015 summary results of the Provincial Infection Prevention and Control Program's Surveillance Data.
Helipad upgrade at Prince County Hospital
2016-10-06
Improvements to the Prince County Hospital’s (PCH) heliport will ensure Islanders have 24/7 access to emergency air transports.
The work will take approximately 10 weeks, and during that time patients requiring Lifeflights will be transported by Island EMS to the Lifeflight alternate landing site...
Flu shot is No. 1 way to prevent illness
2016-10-05
Islanders are urged to get their flu shot as flu season on Prince Edward Island nears.
Throughout October 52,000 doses of influenza vaccine will be delivered in various shipments to immunizers. Influenza season typically begins in Prince Edward Island in December.
“A flu shot is safe, free to...