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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-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...

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...

Flu shots free for all Island residents

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/flu-shots-free-all-island-residents
2017-10-06
Supporting Island families -, Starting this year, every person living in Prince Edward Island is eligible to receive a free flu shot. A flu shot is the best defense against getting Influenza, also known as “the flu" which affects the airways and lungs and is easily spread. There is no charge...

Environmental health affects our personal health, Island’s economy

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/environmental-health-affects-our-personal-health-islands-economy
2017-09-25
Environmental health professionals across the province protect Islanders from disease and injury every day. The national Environmental Public Health Week (September 25 to 29) recognizes all environmental health officers across Canada who work to ensure everything from the safety of food to the...

Public input sought on cannabis legislation

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/public-input-sought-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...

Alexa McQuaid selected as Team PEI flag bearer

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/alexa-mcquaid-selected-team-pei-flag-bearer
2017-08-12
Winnipeg, Manitoba, - Alexa McQuaid, the 15 year old daughter of Randy and Katherine McQuaid of Charlottetown, has been selected to carry the flag and lead Team PEI into the Canada Games Closing Ceremony on Sunday. Alexa won a silver medal in the 50 metre breaststroke, finished sixth in the 100...
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