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COVID-19 wastewater surveillance expanded to include Alberton, Souris and Montague
2022-12-20
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reports that wastewater collection for COVID-19 (SARS-Co V-2) testing has expanded surveillance to include Alberton, Souris and Montague. Wastewater sample collection began in Alberton on November 2nd and included Montague and Souris on November...
Expansion of ambulance transfer services to enhance patient experience and improve access to emergency care
2022-12-15
Islanders now have better access to emergency care with expanded ambulance transfer services that will enhance the patient experience and relieve pressure on the health care system.
In collaboration with Island EMS, two new-dedicated ambulance transfer units began operating earlier this week to...
Influenza and RSV on the rise in PEI; mandatory isolation for COVID-19 ends
2022-11-30
As previously advised, as of 11:59 PM on November 30, 2022, the mandatory isolation requirement for COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island will be replaced with strong recommendations to protect yourself, and particularly those who may be at high risk of severe outcomes, from any respiratory illness...
Free shingles vaccine program now available to Islanders aged 60 and over
2022-11-03
Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced they are dropping the age of eligibility for the free shingles vaccine from 65 to 60 years of age starting immediately.
“Lowering the age eligibility for the shingles vaccine program from 65 to age 60 will ensure that we can help prevent...
Construction underway on first-of-its-kind dedicated Mental Health and Addictions emergency services department
2022-10-28
Construction of a new Mental Health and Addictions Emergency and Short Stay Unit – a first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada – is underway as part of an overall plan to build a more resilient mental health and addictions service in the province, making it easier and more convenient for Islanders...
First week of Pharmacy Plus PEI huge success
2022-10-28
More than 1,200 Islanders accessed care during the first week of the program that offers health care at 48 community pharmacies making it a huge success across the province.
The Government of Prince Edward Island launched the Pharmacy Plus PEI program on October 18, 2022 providing Islanders the...
New dedicated transfer units will alleviate pressure on ambulance services starting this Fall
2022-10-27
New dedicated ambulance transfer units will hit the road this Fall to alleviate pressure on our ground ambulance system by providing non-urgent transfers by four dedicated units leaving more ambulances on the road to respond to emergency situations.
A newly created class of ambulance dedicated...
Survey seeks public input on cancer action plan
2022-10-25
The province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on cancer prevention and treatment as health officials develop a provincial cancer action plan for Prince Edward Island.
The provincial government is committed to developing an action plan with goals that include seeing fewer...
125 Resident Care Workers to be trained and receive free tuition this year
2022-10-20
Islanders have lined up to become resident care workers following an announcement by the provincial government that tuition costs will be paid in full for students in any Resident Care Worker training program on Prince Edward Island.
Through the Resident Care Worker Support Program announced last...
Public input sought on PEI’s prescription drug coverage
2022-10-19
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on prescription drug coverage in order to help guide development and expansion of drug costs assistance under the Improving Affordable Access to Prescription Drugs project.
The Improving Affordable Access to Prescription Drugs...