The Department of Health and Wellness Business Plan 2024-2025 reflects planned initiatives in the Department of Health and Wellness over the 2024-2025 fiscal year, related to the Provincial Health Plan 2023-2028.
Island residents now have increased access to cataract surgeries, thanks to a partnership between local ophthalmologists, the Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI that will see thousands of patients treated in the new, state-of-the-art Cataract Outpatient Clinic in...
For any health-related concern in a long-term rental property, first contact your landlord or the rental property owner. If your concern is not addressed in a reasonable period of time you may request an environmental health inspection using the online form below. PEI environmental health officers work closely with tenants and property owners to ensure that minimum health standards are met in rental accommodations in accordance with the Public Health Act and Rental Accommodation Regulations. What do I need to complete the online request? You will be asked to provide full contact information...
The three main changes to the Act and R egulations are: The age to purchase tobacco or an electronic smoking device has changed from 19 to 21 years of age. However there will be a transition period where individuals who turned 19 years of age before March 1, 2020 will still be...
Year two progress report (June 2023 - May 2024) on the implementation of Awareness to Action: A Health Strategy for Women and Islanders who are Gender Diverse (2022-2027)
Complete this form if you have been diagnosed with chronic renal failure, or are receiving kidney dialysis. You may be eligible for coverage of anemia treatment medications, which will eliminate the need for frequent blood transfusions.
Operational and Care Service Standards for Private Nursing Homes are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI private nursing homes to meet provincial licensing requirements.
The Government of Prince Edward Island and Holland College have partnered with two private long-term care homes enabling students from the Occupational Therapy Assistant / Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program to support allied healthcare professionals in providing...
Physiotherapists in Prince Edward Island with specialized training can now order X-rays for patients in certain situations when clinically indicated, to make more efficient use of health care resources. “Our collaborative work is key in growing the healthcare work force and...
Health PEI recently welcomed a new physician assistant (PA) and will soon have four additional associate physicians (AP) joining the team to enhance access to care for Islanders in primary care and hospital settings. Here are the placements across various specialties and...