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Occupational Therapy (OT) for Preschool Children
2021-09-14
Preschool occupational therapy is offered to children from infancy until entry into kindergarten. Occupational therapy services are often initiated by a referral from a health care professional. However, anyone may make a referral, including parents.
Occupational therapy services may be offered...
Breastfeeding your Baby and Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI)
2021-09-09
Why should I breastfeed my baby?
Breastfeeding is the best method of feeding for infants. It provides nutrition, boosts immunity and benefits growth and development. Breastfeeding also allows you to enjoy a special bond with your baby, helps your body return to its pre-pregnancy condition and...
Period of PURPLE Crying® Program
2021-09-09
The Period of PURPLE Crying® is a prevention program to help educate parents and caregivers about normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking an infant.
When you have a baby, nursing staff at the hospital will give you a Period of PURPLE Crying® package (mobile app and booklet). This package...
Protecting Your Newborn Baby From Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
2021-09-09
What is Pertussis?
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the lungs and upper airway that is caused by a bacteria. The pertussis bacteria can be present in the nose and throat of people of all ages. It is spread easily by coughing, sneezing and close contact.
What are...
Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic
2021-09-09
The PEI Provincial Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic is located at the Polyclinic Professional Centre in Charlottetown. It serves as an outpatient clinic for individuals who have signs and symptoms of a recent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a non-disabling stroke...
August 2021 Engage PEI Appointments
2021-09-08
Here are the six people appointed or reappointed to four agencies, boards and commissions in August 2021.
Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Board
Mary Anne McMahon - Charlottetown
Glenna Bakker (reappointed) - Springvale
Council of the Institute of the Prince Edward Island...
School Bus Safety
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/transportation-and-infrastructure/school-bus-safety
2021-09-07
It’s important for motorists, parents, caregivers and students to understand school bus safety and your responsibility.
School buses in PEI are specially marked and equipped with alternating amber and red flashing lights. Alternating flashing amber lights are displayed before a school bus stops to...
Rules of the Road
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/transportation-and-infrastructure/rules-of-the-road
2021-09-07
The Rules of the Road are laws and safe practices as well as the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians and other road users. The rules cover such things as starting, signalling, turning, overtaking and passing, stopping and other actions of drivers and other road users. You will be...
Private Training Schools Registered in PEI
2021-09-03
The PEI Administrator of Private Training Schools has registered the following private training schools:
Academy of Learning College
Katherine McQuaid (Director of Training)
Email: info@aolpei.ca
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