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Telephone survey asks Islanders about gambling 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/telephone-survey-asks-islanders-about-gambling
2019-12-06
A voluntary telephone survey is being carried out to ask Islanders about their gambling behavior so that more support services can be developed to help people with gambling issues.     The Department of Health and Wellness is again gathering information from Islanders ages 18+ from across the...
Group outside of Legislative Assembly of PEI to recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance

Government recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance; Gender Protection Bill Passes

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/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 continue...

Free diabetes screening clinics for Islanders

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/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 clinic...

Scheduled increases to long-term care rates are cancelled

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/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

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/keep-kids-and-environment-safe-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 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/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...

PEI Cannabis Survey is now live

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-cannabis-survey-now-live
2019-08-01
Islanders over the age of 16 are invited to take part in the 2019 Cannabis Survey, available from now until September 16 at PEI Cannabis Survey . Participants will be asked about their attitudes towards cannabis, their current use of cannabis, and their knowledge of lower-risk cannabis use.  The...

Island voices sought for seniors action plan council

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/island-voices-sought-seniors-action-plan-council
2019-07-25
Government is inviting Islanders to put their names forward to be part of a new council to help carry out the strategic priorities of the province’s health and wellness action plan for seniors, near seniors and caregivers. The Seniors Health and Wellness Action Plan was developed to address the...
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Water safety programs to help protect Island youth

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/water-safety-programs-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 generations...

Funding available for community wellness projects

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/funding-available-community-wellness-projects-0
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...
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