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Hospital foundation makes playground dream a reality
Supporting Island Families - Long hospital stays and frequent visits can be hard on children and their families. Living with a chronic illness, disabilities or getting cancer treatment can make it even more essential for children to be able to enjoy the classic childhood ritual...
More protection coming soon for personal health information
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...
MacLean recognized nationally – again – for doctor recruitment
Her work to bring nearly 300 doctors to Prince Edward Island over the past 10 years has earned Sheila MacLean a lifetime achievement award from her peers across Canada. This is, in fact, MacLean’s second national recognition award. In 2012, the Department of Health and Wellness'...
Island groups invited to apply for wellness grants
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...
Caring for Our Seniors
Seniors are a valued and important subset of the population in Prince Edward Island (PEI). Furthermore, seniors are the fastest growing segment of the populations in the Province. The Department of Health and Wellness commissioned Health HR Group and Hollander Analytical Services...
Caring for Our Seniors Report
This report is a review of the continuum of care for seniors in Prince Edward Island, conducted in 2016.