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Provincial, Territorial Health Ministers and Ministers Responsible for Mental Health, Addiction and Substance Use
2023-10-11
Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health met today to address a wide range of topics. Some of these included Primary Care, Mental Health and Addiction, Health Human Resources challenges and Public Health priorities, and next steps regarding Digital Health and Health Data. In round-table...
Islanders encouraged to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall
2023-10-05
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, strongly recommends individuals in PEI to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses this fall.
Respiratory viruses such as influenza typically increase in the fall and winter months and COVID-19 continues to...
PrescribeIT®, integration with Health PEI EMR Program ushers in a new era of health care in Prince Edward island
2023-10-04
Canada Health Infoway (Infoway), the Department of Health and Wellness and Health P.E.I. are proud to announce the successful integration of PrescribeIT®, Canada's leading e-prescribing service, in Prince Edward Island’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) program. This achievement marks a significant...
Island residents covered under PEI drug programs can now receive up to a 90-day supply of more medications
2023-10-04
Island residents covered under public drug programs on PEI may be eligible to receive up to a 90-day supply of most oral medications, through a collaboration between the Government of PEI and the PEI Pharmacists association.
This is expected to save Island residents considerable money on...
Health PEI creates navigator position to support caregivers and families of children with complex needs
2023-09-20
Health PEI is creating a navigator program for children with complex needs and their families living on Prince Edward Island. The need for this program was strongly demonstrated by a survey which showed more than 1 in 6 children under 18 on PEI have complex needs and an overwhelming majority of...
Health care services added to Access PEI
2023-09-18
Island residents can now receive assistance at Access PEI locations to apply for health care related services.
“As more and more services are added online for convenience, it is important that we offer assistance to ensure it is accessible for all Island residents. This additional assistance...
Public libraries hosting virtual health care workshops
2023-09-08
Public libraries across the province are hosting a series of workshops to help Island residents learn more about Health PEI’s virtual care services and the Maple app.
This program is offered in partnership with the department of Health and Wellness, the PEI Public Library Service, and Health PEI...
Improving affordability and accessibility of medications in Prince Edward Island
2023-08-16
No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible decision every day. The Government of Canada recognizes that for many Canadians, the cost of their medication is an additional barrier to...
Free tuition available for licensed practical nursing and paramedicine students
2023-08-15
Island residents looking to pursue a career in health care can receive financial assistance to support their training.
Through the Licensed Practical Nurse and Paramedic Support Program, the Province will subsidize all tuition costs to licensed practical nursing, primary and advanced care...
PEI expands virtual consult platform to include access to Nova Scotia specialists
2023-08-07
Primary care providers in Prince Edward Island can now easily access specialists in Nova Scotia to discuss patient care through an expansion of the Virtual Hallway online consultation platform, further improving patient care for Islanders and potentially reducing the need for out-of-province travel...