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Apply to Provide Locum Service in PEI

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/apply-to-provide-locum-service-in-pei
2017-12-12
If you are a licensed physician interested in providing temporary or locum services for another licensed physician in PEI, you can use the online form below to: Apply for a posted locum position in PEI; or  Register your interest and availability for a future locum possibility in PEI. View current...
Angele DesRoches and Cybelle Rieber of PEERS Alliance.

‘Talking it out’ provides support system for LGBTQ youth

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/talking-it-out-provides-support-system-for-lgbtq-youth
2017-11-30
Strengthening mental health services -, After introductions and icebreakers, the youth scribble their questions and concerns onto Post-It notes and drop them into a “talk it out” bucket. Led by adult facilitators, topics the youth bring for discussion may range from ‘how do I know if I am gay’ to ‘...
Photos shows Minister Robert Henderson standing with three women.

Grants help groups build culture of wellness

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/grants-help-groups-build-culture-wellness
2017-11-24
Supporting Island families -, Six Island community groups have received provincial government funding for projects that promote wellness – including the Brackley Women’s Institute. The institute’s “Stronger Together” program received one of the 2017-18 Wellness Grants from the province’s Department...

Government hosts presentation on creating healthier communities

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/government-hosts-presentation-creating-healthier-communities
2017-10-31
Supporting Island families -, A free presentation will explore how staying healthy means more than just diet and exercise. All Islanders are invited to “Ensuring the Future Health of Our Children and Grandchildren…It Takes a Village,” on November 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Benevolent Irish Society...

PEI Influenza Summary 2014-2015 Season

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/pei_influenza_summary_2014-15_season.pdf
2017-10-31
PEI Influenza Summary 2014-2015 Season  
Prepared by Population Health Assessment and Surveillance, Chief Public Health Office PEI Influenza Summary – 2014-2015 Season The influenza season in PEI began in late December 2014 although there were a few sporadic cases confirmed prior...

PEI Influenza Summary 2016-17 Season

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/pei_fs_2016-17_season.pdf
2017-10-31
PEI Influenza Summary for the 2016-2017 Season  
PEI Influenza Report 1 CPHO Influenza Summary 2016-17 Epidemiological curve of laboratory data Sporadic influenza activity in PEI started in late-October, but the sustained activity did not occur until early January....

Flu has arrived, get your vaccine now

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/flu-has-arrived-get-your-vaccine-now
2017-10-27
The chief public health officer is aware of five lab-confirmed flu cases in Prince Edward Island, which is consistent with the sporadic, early season cases being seen in other provinces. Islanders are encouraged to get vaccinated early to protect themselves and their loved ones. Flu shots are...
Photo shows Dr. Heather Morrisson holding a Naxolone kit, Minister Robert Henderson holding the plan, and Karen MacDonald of Justice and Public Safety.

Province acting against opioids

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-acting-against-opioids
2017-10-27
The provincial government has launched an action plan to prevent overdoses and deaths to Prince Edward Island youth and adults caused by opioids. Opioid-related overdoses and deaths linked to potent opioids like fentanyl are increasing across much of Canada. The Prince Edward Island Action Plan to...

First responders better equipped to treat opioid overdoses

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/first-responders-better-equipped-treat-opioid-overdoses
2017-10-27
Rod MacDonald says he is glad that Prince Edward Island’s first responders now have a valuable tool to help people who have overdosed on dangerous opioid drugs. This fall, Island medical first responders, firefighters and police departments received kits containing naloxone – a medicine used to...

Adults Immunization Schedule (for use by Health Care Providers)

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/publication/adults-immunization-schedule-use-health-care-providers
2017-10-06
Why do adults need immunization?, Adults may need immunizations for a number of reasons including: to provide a booster against waning immunity, e.g. tetanus; to protect against diseases more common in adults, e.g. herpes zoster; to protect those who may be too young or too vulnerable to be...
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