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COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna vaccines continuing at new locations
2021-03-30
Patients who are scheduled to receive COVID-19 vaccine at the large vaccine clinics run by Health PEI are reminded that clinic locations in Charlottetown and Summerside have changed.
Those who have an appointment in Charlottetown are now advised to go to the Eastlink Centre rather than the...
Mental health support available for Island fisheries and aquaculture industries
2021-03-30
Free mental health services are available to those who work in the fisheries and aquaculture industries on PEI to help support their mental and emotional well being.
The Fisher Assistance Program, and Aquaculture Farm Assistance Program offer fishers, crewmembers, their families, and...
Three New Cases Announced; COVID-19 Update for Prince Edward Island
2021-03-30
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individuals, two people under the age of 19 and one person in their 40s, are linked to a previously announced case. These individuals have been in self-isolation since being...
Prince Edward Island follows national recommendation to pause administration of AstraZeneca vaccine for those under 55 years of age
2021-03-29
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced that Prince Edward Island will pause the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine for those under 55 years of age in the province.
“The risk of developing a health problem after being immunized is very low and serious side effects...
Grant funding doubled for community based seniors programs
2021-03-26
Funding to the Seniors Secretariat for community-based seniors programs will double in 2021-22.
Island community groups representing or supporting seniors can access new or additional funds that promote healthy aging and active living, aging in place, social inclusion and age-friendly communities...
Social Worker Spotlight: Devon McGregor
2021-03-26
Devon McGregor is one of the more consistent adults in the life of some of our Island youth.
As a member of Prince Edward Island’s Child and Family Services Child in Care Team, Devon serves youth in foster homes, group homes or those about to age out of the system in a variety of ways. Her work...
Three new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2021-03-26
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individuals are two men in their 20s and one man in his 40s. All three cases are related to travel outside of the Atlantic region and all tested positive through...
New program supports families going through divorce
2021-03-25
A new therapeutic family justice program will benefit Island families experiencing separation or divorce.
New Ways for Families® is an innovative program that empowers parents with skills and strategies to manage high conflict situations. The free pilot program is available to Islanders by TM...
One new positive case of COVID-19 in PEI
2021-03-25
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individual is a female in her 30s, a close contact of a previously announced case. She has been in self-isolation since being identified as a close contact. She...
Government will cover the cost of testing Island racehorses for Strangles
2021-03-23
Today, Minister of Finance Darlene Compton announced that the Province will support the harness racing industry by paying for testing for the presence of Streptococcal Equi (Strangles) in standardbred racehorses.
An Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from the Atlantic Veterinary...