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Government recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance; Gender Protection Bill Passes
2019-11-20
Government marked Transgender Day of Remembrance by renewing its support for trans, two-spirit, non-binary, and gender diverse Islanders.
“All people deserve respect, equality and protection from discrimination and violence. We recognize the importance of this day and, as a Government, we...
Free diabetes screening clinics for Islanders
2019-11-14
This November Islanders can access free diabetes risk assessment clinics in various locations across the province without an appointment.
Health PEI is holding the clinics in: Souris, Montague, Charlottetown, Cornwall, North Rustico, Summerside, Miscouche, Lennox Island, and O’Leary. For...
Scheduled increases to long-term care rates are cancelled
2019-09-27
Islanders living in public long-term care will soon be paying less for their accommodation rates.
The province is pleased to announce that the scheduled self-pay accommodation rate increase put into effect by the previous government has been cancelled. Also, the province is establishing one...
Keep kids and the environment safe by returning unused medications
2019-08-28
Keeping unused prescription medications in your home puts kids at risk, but flushing or trashing them can harm the environment.
As part of National Drug Drop-off month, Islanders are reminded to help safeguard family members and the environment by returning unused prescription and over-the-counter...
More drugs being covered by the province
2019-08-02
Hundreds of Islanders now have help to pay for more prescription medications as six new drugs were added to the provincial drug formulary August 1.
Drugs were added to the formulary to improve access for patients with arthritis, diabetes, COPD, lung cancer, heart failure and for those receiving...
Water safety programs to help protect Island youth
2019-07-18
Canadian Red Cross water safety programs are an Island tradition and again this summer its day camps are helping children and youth improve their swimming, water safety, recreational boating skills, and environmental awareness.
“Red Cross day camps have been a rich Island tradition for...
Funding available for community wellness projects
2019-07-09
Communities and organizations can now apply for provincial government funding for wellness initiatives that promote healthy living.
This year the Wellness Grant program includes two different funding streams to help make it more accessible: the Community Catalyst Grant and the Health Promotion...
Immunization awareness week encourages vaccination
2019-04-18
National Immunization Awareness Week runs April 20 – 27, 2019 to recognize the important role vaccines play in preserving and protecting public health.
PEI’s Chief Public Health Office urges Islanders to ensure their immunizations are all up-to-date as it is the best way to safeguard yourself...
Green shirt day promotes organ and tissue donation
2019-04-03
In honour of “The Logan Boulet Effect” and to raise awareness on the importance of organ and tissue donation, Green Shirt Day will be recognized on April 7and 8 across Prince Edward Island.
All Islanders are encouraged to wear a green shirt on April 7 and 8 and register to be a donor at Make it...
More help available for mental health and problem gambling
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/more-help-available-for-mental-health-and-problem-gambling
2019-03-21
Supporting Island families
New mental health and gambling resources will be available at public libraries across the province to offer self-help support and guidance to Islanders and their families.
Both the Mental Health and Gambling Support Kits are a collection of resources to help educate...