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Cannabis Legalization and Regulation
2017-08-31
The information in this report informs a Public Health approach to Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in PEI.
Public input sought on cannabis legislation
2017-08-31
The provincial government wants Islanders’ thoughts on what cannabis legislation should look like for Prince Edward Island.
The federal government in April 2017 introduced the Cannabis Act which – if passed by Parliament– will legalize and regulate cannabis across Canada by July 2018. While...
PEI Chief Public Health Office Strategic Plan 2016-2018
2017-08-24
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) is a division within the government of Prince Edward Island’s Department of Health and Wellness. The CPHO’s strategic plan for 2016-2018 highlights the division’s public health priorities over the next two years as they contribute towards achieving our
common...
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
2017-08-24
As of April 2013, the Government of Canada began offering Canada Student Loan forgiveness to eligible family physicians, family medicine residents, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who work in under-served rural or remote communities.
Loan forgiveness can only...
Prince Edward Island Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Data Summary 2016
2017-08-22
This document presents the 2016 summary results of the Provincial Infection Prevention and Control Program's Surveillance Data.
New QEH medical director one of 18 new Island physicians
2017-08-10
Supporting Island Families -
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s (QEH) new medical director Dr. Hussam Azzam is one of 18 new physicians who began – or will soon begin – practicing on Prince Edward Island since January.
Dr. Azzam, an obstetrician/gynecologist, has practiced medicine for nearly two...
Islanders wanted to help plan future of seniors health care
2017-08-01
Olive Bryanton is one Island senior who is helping the province craft a comprehensive strategy for meeting the health needs of older Islanders.
A Seniors Health and Wellness Strategy is being developed to improve care for seniors today and meet the health needs of Islanders in the future. Bryanton...