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Health promotion is shared responsibility, attendees learn
Islanders at a learning event this morning heard how organizations, the community, and individuals must all work together to promote good health. Hosted by the Chief Public Health Office of the Department of Health and Wellness, “Your Work Matters in the Global Village” brought...
Province hosts global leaders in health promotion
Prince Edward Island will temporarily become the world hub of health promotion expertise during the coming weekend. More than 250 international delegates will gather October 16 and 17 for the sixth annual Global Forum on Health Promotion. This weekend marks the first time the...
Wellness grants help community groups to engage Islanders in healthy living
With the support of provincial wellness grants, community organizations continue to build a culture of wellness in communities across the Island. “Organizations who received wellness grants earlier this year are now seeing the fruits of their efforts in helping Islanders to...
Seniors’ health is focus of new position
Government is creating a new position solely focused on the health of Island seniors. Reporting to the deputy minister of Health and Wellness, the Principal Advisor for Seniors Health will develop, coordinate, and evaluate strategies that support seniors’ health and wellness...
Committees give Islanders a bolder voice in health-system planning
Islanders from across the province will give patients and the public a stronger voice in the health system. Two Community Health Engagement Committees – one from the west and one from the east – will collect input from Islanders on the direction of the health care system. They...
2016 Chief Public Health Officer’s report
The 2016 Chief Public Health Officer’s report on health trends was released today by the Department of Health and Wellness as part of its responsibility to monitor and report to the public on the health of the population. Like other provinces, the majority of PEI’s disease burden...
Health promotion event will attract international audience
Prince Edward Island will host a learning event on health promotion next month as part of a landmark international forum in Charlottetown on the subject. The Department of Health and Wellness’ Chief Public Health Office will host Your Work Matters in the Global Village October 18...
Pesticides and Human Health
In 2014/2015, the Chief Public Health Office reviewed research conducted between 2004-2015 on the topic of pesticides and human health. The following questions and answers summarize the study’s purpose, methods, results and conclusions. 1. What was the purpose of the study? The...
Statement on medical assistance in dying by Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Health and Wellness Minister Robert Henderson
We are committed to providing Islanders with safe end-of-life care with the utmost compassion and dignity. Individuals seeking medical assistance in dying are legally able to do so in Canada. The Supreme Court provided a deadline of June 6, 2016 for the federal parliament to...