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Internal Long-Term Care Review 2021
This report is a 2021 internal review of PEI's public and private long-term care sector commissioned by the Department of Health and Wellness.
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Provincial Health plan creates a vision to Build a Healthier Tomorrow
A five-year health plan aimed at setting a vision and a path for the PEI healthcare system was released today by the Department of Health and Wellness. The proactive plan puts people at the forefront, stabilizes the workforce, addresses inequities, advances innovation and...
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Statement by Minister McLane Recognizing Environmental Health Officers
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week: "As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental Health Officers who play a critical role in promoting...
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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...
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Funding available for community wellness projects
Communities and organizations can now apply for provincial government funding for wellness initiatives that promote healthy living. This year the Wellness Grant program includes two different funding streams to help make it more accessible: the Community Catalyst Grant and the...
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Public input sought on PEI’s prescription drug coverage
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on prescription drug coverage in order to help guide development and expansion of drug costs assistance under the Improving Affordable Access to Prescription Drugs project. The Improving Affordable Access to...
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More help available for mental health and problem gambling
Supporting Island families New mental health and gambling resources will be available at public libraries across the province to offer self-help support and guidance to Islanders and their families. Both the Mental Health and Gambling Support Kits are a collection of resources to...
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Seniors Health and Wellness Action Plan
Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health is Prince Edward Island's first ever Action Plan for seniors, near-seniors, and caregivers. The priorities and initiatives in the Action Plan will help Island seniors lead active, engaged, independent, and productive lives in good health...
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Mobile Mental Health Response Service launches
A province-wide Mobile Mental Health Response Service is now providing support to Islanders who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Islanders experiencing a mental health crisis can call the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line at 1-833-553-6983 where a mental health...
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Islanders are invited to participate in the overdose prevention site community engagement
The public is invited to take part in a community engagement session hosted by the PEI Department of Health and Wellness and the Community Harm Reduction Steering Committee on February 8 to discuss the Overdose Prevention Site located at 33 Belmont Street, Charlottetown. "A...