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Islanders invited to Sherwood Home open house
2017-07-14
Islanders are invited to celebrate Sherwood Home’s 55th anniversary at an open house tomorrow (July 15).
Date: Saturday, July 15
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Place: Sherwood Home (75 Murchison Lane, Charlottetown)
Sherwood Home plays an important role as...
More protection coming soon for personal health information
2017-06-22
The protection of Islanders’ personal health information will soon be strengthened.
Effective July 1, the province’s new Health Information Act and regulations governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information by all Prince Edward Island health care providers.
“There is...
Island groups invited to apply for wellness grants
2017-06-07
Service groups across Prince Edward Island can again apply for a Wellness Grant from the provincial government.
Not-for-profit and non-government organizations, municipal communities, post-secondary institutions, home and school associations, and community groups can apply at Wellness Grant...
Suicide Prevention Strategy intended to save lives
2017-05-23
Strengthening Mental Health Services -
A new strategy is intended to create a suicide-safer Prince Edward Island and reduce the painful, long-term effects of suicides on loved ones and communities.
The Department of Health and Wellness and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) have...
End the ‘fight with food” during Nutrition Month
2017-02-28
Nutrition Month in March is a time to celebrate Prince Edward Island food products and learn how to fuel our bodies with the healthiest foods and beverages possible.
The national theme for Nutrition Month 2017 is “Take the Fight Out of Food! Spot the Problem. Get the Facts. Seek Support.” There...
We can. I can. help reduce cancer and its impact
2017-02-03
Various programs and resources are available to support Islanders living with, through, and beyond cancer. The PEI Cancer Treatment Center staff, including the Cancer Patient Navigator, are here to help patients, families and caregivers with information and support.
“World Cancer Day, February...
Partnership adds $150,000 for mental health programs
2017-01-20
More Island families will be able to access mental health resources as part of a new partnership between government and Bell Let’s Talk.
Matching funds from the province and Bell Let’s Talk will help add $150,000 to the Strongest Families Program on Prince Edward Island over the next four years,...
‘Choose Now’ to quit tobacco
2017-01-18
If you were considering quitting tobacco, this is the week to do it.
With the theme of “Tobacco Free for Life...Choose Now!,” National Non-Smoking Week 2017 aims to help tobacco users break the cycle of an addiction that is Canada’s leading cause of preventable illness, disability, and premature...
Get a flu shot – it’s not too late
2017-01-09
Influenza is now circulating in Prince Edward Island and all Islanders should get a flu shot if they haven’t already been vaccinated.
Flu activity usually peaks in January or February. As long as the virus is circulating, it's not too late to receive a flu shot and protect yourself and others...