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Wellness grants helping Islanders to live healthy
2018-12-17
Thirteen Prince Edward Island community groups have received provincial government funding this year for projects that promote wellness and healthy living. The annual Wellness Grant program provides $50,000 to support community-led wellness initiatives that address pillars of government’s Wellness...
New Stewart Memorial Home opens in Tyne Valley
2018-11-26
Supporting Island families, The new Stewart Memorial Home in Tyne Valley offers long-term and respite care and improved services for Prince County seniors. The new facility has 22 long-term care beds and two respite care beds, grouped in two households, each containing 12 private rooms with...
It’s official - the 2023 Canada Winter Games are coming to PEI
2018-11-09
The province of Prince Edward Island has been officially named host of the 2023 Canada Winter Games. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Canadian athletes, their families, coaches and spectators to our Island shores in 2023,” said Health and Wellness Minister and Minister responsible for Sport, Robert...
100 new long term care beds
2018-11-07
The provincial government is adding 100 new long-term care beds across the province to help more seniors access the care they need in their communities close to family and friends. The 100 beds will be added to private nursing homes in Belfast, Stratford, Charlottetown, Summerside and...
Province providing support to Islanders living with an ostomy
2018-11-05
A new Ostomy Supplies Program is being established by the province, to support individuals living with an ostomy. “This new program will have a major impact on the lives of hundreds of Islander currently living with ostomies,” said Health and Wellness Minister Robert Mitchell. “Living with an...
Presentation on chronic disease prevention and creating healthy communities
2018-10-11
All Islanders are invited to a free presentation exploring how to stay healthy beyond just diet and exercise. All Islanders are invited to a free, public lecture:, “Taking Action on How We Live, Work, and Play: Implications for chronic disease prevention and the promotion of healthy communities”,...
Flu season is almost here - time to get your flu shot
2018-10-04
The influenza vaccine for this year’s flu shots will arrive in the province this week and Islanders are encouraged to get their flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones. Vaccine will be distributed free of charge throughout the province beginning next week at public health clinics,...
Today (and every day), ‘Let’s Talk Memory’
2018-09-21
“Let’s Talk Memory” is a new campaign being launched to help raise public awareness and challenge the stigma of Alzheimer’s disease. Beginning today (September 21) – which is the seventh-annual World Alzheimer's Day – Islanders can share their story or journey with Alzheimer’s on social media...
Learn ‘Just the Facts’ about cannabis use
2018-09-14
Islanders should know the facts – and avoid the fiction -- when it comes to the federal government’s legalization of recreational cannabis. The provincial government’s new public awareness campaign “Just the Facts” ( www.justthefactspei.ca ) will bring Islanders information on the laws around...
Survey focuses on cannabis health and safety
2018-07-31
Islanders are invited to take a survey on their attitudes towards cannabis, their current use of cannabis, and their knowledge of lower-risk cannabis use. The survey will be available online tomorrow (August 1) and throughout the month of August at www.princeedwardisland.ca/cannabissurvey . Any...