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Over 100,000 Pharmacy Plus PEI Assessments
2024-04-12
Pharmacy Plus PEI is celebrating more than 100,000 assessments for certain common ailments or to renew eligible prescriptions since the launch of the program 18 months ago.
Pharmacy Plus PEI is available at 49 pharmacies in 16 communities across the Island.
“Pharmacists have been champions by...
PEI invests almost $25 million in long term care
2024-04-10
Today, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, announced an agreement has been reached with private long term care operators which will result in a record investment of almost $25 million dollars.
The...
Canada signs $29 million bilateral agreement to help Islanders age with dignity
2024-03-26
Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories on Aging with...
COVID-19 Spring Booster Dose available
2024-03-18
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reminds Islanders that a COVID-19 booster dose is currently available in PEI. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released updated guidance on an additional booster COVID-19 dose for Spring 2024.
The COVID-19 booster dose may...
New grant supports training for health care professionals
2024-02-26
A new grant is available for education and training initiatives for health care professionals to expand or enhance their scope of practice.
The Scope of Practice for Health Care Professionals Grant provides funding for developing education and training programs to expand scope of practice (i.e....
Province’s first-ever mental health and addictions emergency department ready to open
2024-02-23
The Mental Health and Addictions Emergency Department will open next week to Islanders needing urgent mental health, addiction and substance use care and clinical support in times of crisis.
The new $9.5 million facility is the first of its kind in the province and in Atlantic Canada. With a safe...
New CEO joins Island’s health authority
2024-02-21
Today, Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane, in consultation with the Health PEI Board of Directors, announced that Health PEI will soon have a new Chief Executive Officer.
Melanie Fraser, an accomplished senior Public Sector executive with 20+ years of experience building, leading and...
New survey explores contraception needs of Island residents
2024-01-24
Island residents are encouraged to fill out an online survey to assist in the development of new Contraception Program.
The Contraception Program is being developed to address financial barriers the public may face in accessing prescription contraceptives.
The survey will assist government to...
PEI recognizes National Non-smoking Week
2024-01-23
National Non-smoking Week, January 21 – 27, is a time to raise public awareness of the health effects of smoking and the support available for Islanders who want to quit.
The province has launched a campaign called “What’s your Why?” The campaign recognizes Island residents who have successfully...
Provincial Health plan creates a vision to Build a Healthier Tomorrow
2023-12-21
A five-year health plan aimed at setting a vision and a path for the PEI healthcare system was released today by the Department of Health and Wellness. The proactive plan puts people at the forefront, stabilizes the workforce, addresses inequities, advances innovation and promotes the health of the...