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Canada signs $94 million bilateral agreement with Prince Edward Island to improve health care over three years
2023-12-19
Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $25 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and...
Hundreds of nurses and care support workers hired across the province
2023-11-06
More than 500 nurses and care support workers have been hired to work in health care settings across the province to help address staffing shortages, alleviate workloads experienced by staff, and improve patient care.
Health PEI, the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat and the Public Service...
Province recruiting physician assistants to join health care system
2023-11-03
Prince Edward Island is actively recruiting for five physician assistants to join Health PEI and provide much-needed access to care for Islanders and increasing team-based care in collaboration with a supervising physician.
All five positions are currently being advertised. Several physicians have...
Province prepares for smooth transition of Health PEI leadership
2023-10-19
Today, Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane, in consultation with the Health PEI Board of Directors, announced the next steps in preparation for smooth transition in leadership at Health PEI.
Dr. Michael Gardam, current Chief Executive Officer for Health PEI, gave notice in July 2023 that...
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...
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...
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...
Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Announce Drug Plan Changes Coming into Effect on July 1, 2023
2023-06-30
PEI to improve catastrophic drug coverage program to make medication more affordable and accessible
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. As part of the Improving...