In September 2011 at the Annual General Meeting of the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Medical Society, the Society passed a resolution asking for a retrospective epidemiological review of suicides in PEI.
A chronic disease affecting many adults and children in Prince Edward Island (PEI), asthma is the result of hyper-responsive airways leading to chronic airway inflammation and an abnormal narrowing of the airway.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a term for multiple chronic respiratory diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
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...
Premier Dennis King has announced that a four-day isolation will now be required for fully vaccinated travelers with a PEI pass arriving in Prince Edward Island. Due to rising case counts, the rapid spread COVID-19 (notably the Omicron variant) in the province, and the need to...
Where can Islanders ask questions and get support? Call the PEI Gambling Support line toll-free at 1-855-255-4255 for FREE, confidential and dedicated telephone service. The phone line is available to all Islanders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is no time limit on...
C.difficile Guideline
This 2016 guideline provides direction for Healthcare Providers on the prevention and control of MRSA in PEI.