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PEI Chief Public Health Office declares pertussis outbreak
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-chief-public-health-office-declares-pertussis-outbreak
2024-08-14
Islanders are strongly advised to keep current on all vaccinations, particularly parents and caregivers, who should ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines schedule. This is increasingly important due to a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in PEI and across Canada....
New agreement with physicians gives them more time for patient care
2024-08-14
The groundbreaking physician services agreement drastically cuts the administrative burden on doctors allowing them to devote more time to treating Islanders thereby enhancing the overall quality of healthcare in the province.
The new agreement reduces paperwork and simplifies processes for...
PEI leads nation by recognizing family medicine as standalone specialty
2024-08-13
Prince Edward Island has become the first province in Canada to recognize family medicine as a standalone specialty, a significant milestone achieved through the recently signed five-year physician services agreement.
Under this agreement, PEI family doctors will now rank among the top three...
New series: summer student journals learning experience while in the field
2024-08-13
This is part of one of a six-part series in which Lauren MacDonald documents her internship experience as an environment summer student with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI).
MacDonald is from Stratford and studied at the University of Prince Edward Island in the Bachelor...
PEI expands nursing roles to improve healthcare access
2024-08-13
The Government of Prince Edward Island is introducing regulatory amendments to enhance healthcare across the province.
The changes include adding a new nursing profession, registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), and allowing registered nurses (RNs) and RPNs who possess advanced education to apply...
Dr. Holland and Dr. MacLeod’s offices changing locations in Montague
2024-08-09
Health PEI advises that Dr. Bernard Holland and Dr. Andrew MacLeod will be relocating from their office on 407 MacIntyre Avenue to 1 Bailey Drive in Montague the week of August 12.
If you have an appointment with either physician scheduled on or after August 19, please attend your appointment at...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on Old Home Week
2024-08-09
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Old Home Week:
"It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Old Home Week is here! I am excited to celebrate the agriculture, farming, and harness racing that contribute so much to our Island’s culture.
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New five-year deal with physicians will lead to better access to care for Islanders and give PEI a competitive edge in recruitment and retention
2024-08-08
This week, Prince Edward Island doctors signed a historic five-year Physician Services Agreement with the Government of Prince Edward Island and Health PEI.
The new agreement represents a $188.3 million investment in physician services over the five years and a strong emphasis on primary care....
Stratford area watershed group educating the environmentalists of tomorrow
2024-08-08
Prince Edward Island has a wide variety of watercourses and wetlands throughout all three counties, and watershed groups across the Island work tirelessly to protect and support them. This work is supported in part by the Government of Prince Edward Island’s $2.1 million annual watershed management...
Arts grants recipients announced
2024-08-07
More Island artists are receiving funding through Island arts grants programs.
The Indigenous Arts Grants and the PEI Arts Grants programs support, assist, and encourage the growth of the artistic community in PEI. Funding is available annually to Island-based professional artists through a peer-...