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Islanders asked to participate in substance use survey
2024-10-01
Islanders are encouraged to take part in a new survey on substance use, knowledge and attitudes that will help shape the future of public health in the province.
The anonymous survey will be available throughout the month of October and is open to residents aged 16 and older to share their...
Public Health recommendations - PEI International Shellfish Festival
2024-09-27
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024.
Over 550 symptomatic people who attended...
Statement by Minister McLane Recognizing Environmental Health Officers
2024-09-27
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week:
"As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental Health Officers who play a critical role in promoting and protecting the...
Continuing the conversation, Minister launches phase two of Focus on the Frontline
2024-09-26
Building on the success of the initial phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative, Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane, will carry out a second phase this October to meet with healthcare staff across the province, focusing on community healthcare.
Last year, the minister met with more...
Educating more RNs at UPEI to support the healthcare system
2024-09-26
Student enrolment continues to grow in the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Faculty of Nursing through a collaborative partnership with the province to help address nursing shortages in the healthcare system.
“There is a need to educate, recruit, and retain an increased number of...
Free shingles vaccine program expanded to include Islanders 50 and over
2024-09-16
The Government of Prince Edward Island is lowering the age eligibility for the free shingles vaccine from 60 to 50, effective immediately.
Appointments for the Shingrix Vaccine can be booked by contacting a PEI community pharmacy directly. For the best protection, two lifetime doses are required...
Expansion of PEI Insulin Pump Program
2024-08-30
The PEI Government is expanding insulin pump coverage so that all medically eligible residents who are living with type 1 diabetes, regardless of age, can get help with the costs for this treatment as of September 1.
The PEI Insulin Pump Program provides financial assistance to eligible residents...
New $2 Million Health Innovative fund launched to improve access to care for Islanders
2024-08-22
The provincial government is launching a new Health Innovative Fund to help unlock opportunities and ideas that will strengthen the PEI health care system and improve access to care for Islanders.
The Health Innovation Fund provides one-time financial assistance to new projects or initiatives that...
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...