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More protection coming soon for personal health information
2017-06-22
The protection of Islanders’ personal health information will soon be strengthened. Effective July 1, the province’s new Health Information Act and regulations governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information by all Prince Edward Island health care providers. “There is no...
Province launches bid process to host 2023 Canada Games
2017-06-22
The province is one step closer to hosting the 2023 Canada Winter Games. Today the Canada Games Council launched its official bid process, outlining what requirements Prince Edward Island must meet in order to host the 2023 winter games. The province also announced that Brian McFeely and Wayne...
MacLean recognized nationally – again – for doctor recruitment
2017-06-15
Her work to bring nearly 300 doctors to Prince Edward Island over the past 10 years has earned Sheila MacLean a lifetime achievement award from her peers across Canada. This is, in fact, MacLean’s second national recognition award. In 2012, the Department of Health and Wellness' physician...
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Polio (Tdap-IPV)
2017-06-14
Diphtheria, is caused by bacteria that infect the nose and throat. These bacteria release a poison that may cause breathing problems due to the throat closing over as a result of a grayish membrane developing. In addition, heart failure and paralysis may occur. The bacteria which causes diphtheria...
Intent to Donate and Language Information form
2017-06-12
Complete this form to register your intention to become an organ or tissue donor. Your information will be stored in a secure computerized PEI Donor Registry. In the future, your organ and/or tissue donor decision will be displayed on your new Health Card.
Island groups invited to apply for wellness grants
2017-06-07
Service groups across Prince Edward Island can again apply for a Wellness Grant from the provincial government. Not-for-profit and non-government organizations, municipal communities, post-secondary institutions, home and school associations, and community groups can apply at Wellness Grant Program...
Caring for Our Seniors Report
2017-06-02
This report is a review of the continuum of care for seniors in Prince Edward Island, conducted in 2016.
Caring for Our Seniors
2017-06-02
Seniors are a valued and important subset of the population in Prince Edward Island (PEI). Furthermore, seniors are the fastest growing segment of the populations in the Province. The Department of Health and Wellness commissioned Health HR Group and Hollander Analytical Services Ltd to complete a...