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Island roots, medical dreams
2025-05-22
Excitement is written all over Alyson MacCormack’s face as she talks about being accepted into the first class at UPEI’s new Medical School this fall.
“I opened the email, saw ‘Congratulations’ —and just burst into tears,” she laughs. “My coworkers thought the sky was falling, then they started...
National Pharmacare Program begins May 1 in PEI
2025-05-01
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as well as expanded access to blood glucose test strips.
The federal and provincial governments...
Province updates system for registering automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
2025-04-30
The PEI Government is using a new system for the PEI Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry Program that will improve the experience for people who own AEDs and emergency dispatchers.
The new software, called GoodSAM, is an online and app-based tool with an interactive map that connects...
Lawrence’s legacy lives on through organ donation
2025-04-24
Two years ago, Karen Wood lost her husband - her best friend and soulmate, Lawrence Wood. But the decision they made together to register as organ and tissue donors became a light in her darkest of days.
“It was something we believed in,” said Karen from her home in Stratford, Prince Edward Island...
New mobile X-ray service for long-term care residents
2025-04-23
A new mobile X-ray program is making diagnostic imaging more accessible by bringing services directly to residents in long-term care (LTC) homes across Prince Edward Island.
The mobile service, currently offering chest X-rays, is being rolled out to all public and private LTC homes and is expected...
Program brings rehabilitation support to residents at Garden Home
2025-04-16
For Tulio Vega, a student in Holland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, his assignment at Garden Home was more than just hands-on training, it was a life-changing experience.
One moment in particular stands out for him.
“There was a resident who...
Measles cases on PEI
2025-04-11
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office has confirmed two cases of measles on the Island. These are the first reported cases since 2013.
The affected individuals are adult residents of PEI who traveled together to an area within Canada where outbreaks are ongoing. Both individuals were...
The Pen Lady: Sparking meaningful talks on gambling in Island classrooms
2025-04-04
If you ask a fifth or sixth grader in PEI if they’ve met the Pen Lady, chances are they’ll know exactly who you’re talking about.
Shelby McCarron, the provincial Youth Gaming and Gambling Specialist, has built a reputation in Island classrooms—not just for her engaging presentations on gaming and...
Pilot program to help patients recover after knee and hip surgery
2025-04-02
The provincial government is funding a one-year pilot program with Reactive Health Inc. to provide rehabilitative physiotherapy for uninsured or underinsured patients who have had total hip or knee replacements.
Through the Health Innovation Fund, $80,000 was allocated to improve patient outcomes...
Statement from the Minister of Health and Wellness on medical learners in PEI
2025-03-31
Today, Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, issued the following statement on medical learners in PEI.
“Today marks a historic milestone for healthcare in Prince Edward Island, as 20 Island students will be receiving their acceptance letters to Memorial University’s Faculty...