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Government hosts presentation on 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
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...
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
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
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...