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Pharmacy Plus PEI program adds 48 new locations for Islanders to access health care across Prince Edward Island
2022-10-18
A new program offered through community pharmacies across Prince Edward Island will provide Islanders with new options for timely, routine, non-urgent health concerns in 48 locations in 16 communities across the province.
Through the Pharmacy Plus PEI program, pharmacists can assess and...
End of precautionary boil water advisory for Georgetown
2022-10-07
The province is ending the precautionary boil water advisory for Georgetown.
For more information on boil water advisories, visit: Boil Water Advisories
Media contact:
Morgan Martin
Department of Health and Wellness
mxmartin@gov.pe.ca
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Georgetown
2022-09-26
The province is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory, effective immediately, for Georgetown.
The municipality of Georgetown is reactivating their water system today and as a precautionary measure, residents are asked to bring their water to a rolling boil for two minutes prior to drinking...
Trikafta coverage extended to children 6 years and older
2022-09-22
Prince Edward Island has extended coverage for the Cystic Fibrosis medication Trikafta for eligible children six years of age and older.
“Patients with cystic fibrosis and their families have advocated for provincial coverage of Trikafta. In November 2021, Prince Edward Island provided coverage...
Changes to Requirement for COVID-19 Isolation
2022-09-08
The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced changes to Prince Edward Island’s legal order from seven days of isolation to now requiring five days of isolation for positive cases of COVID-19 (10 days of isolation for immune compromised cases) and are required to wear a mask for...
An invitation to provide input on new Mental Health Act
2022-09-01
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on the new draft Mental Health Act.
The new act provides for the treatment, care and supervision of persons with a mental disorder while respecting their charter rights. It would replace the current Mental Health Act passed by the...
Recognition of International Overdose Response Day
2022-08-31
On August 31st it is an important day to raise awareness, commemorate those who have been lost to drug related overdoses, and to strengthen our shared efforts to prevent and respond to drug related overdoses.
“It’s key to recognize the signs of an overdose and take the right steps to ensure...
CPHO outlines Back to School Guidance for the 2022-2023 school year
2022-08-25
The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has released details for the Back to School Guidance for the 2022-2023 school year in preparation for back to school.
Routine public health measures for managing COVID-19 and other respiratory illness are recommended to support the operation...
Dental and prescription benefits extended to Ukrainian evacuees and Government-Assisted Refugees
2022-08-23
Prince Edward Island is giving Ukrainian evacuees and Government-Assisted Refugees access to provincial dental and prescription drug programs by modifying the requirements for proof of income.
Refugees, including those displaced by the current War in Ukraine, sometimes arrive without the level...
Increased KidSport support boosts interest in sports among young Islanders
2022-08-17
Extra funding for Prince Edward Island’s KidSport program is boosting demand from families interested in having their children participate in sport programs.
“Our last budget made more funds available for KidSport participants while allowing more families to participate. As a result, we are...