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Tuberculin Skin Testing Policy
This policy provides direction to healthcare providers regarding the documentation and reporting of positive TST results.
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Restorative care program helping Islanders regain strength, mobility and independence
Islanders, particularly seniors, are regaining the strength, mobility and confidence needed to return to the community following extended hospital stay with support of the Restorative Care Program at Prince Edward Home. Restorative Care focuses on rehabilitating patients with the...
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PEI optometrists now screening for conditions like diabetes
Expanded coverage of optometry services is reducing the need for referrals to ophthalmologists, visits to family doctors, emergency departments and walk-in clinics. “Uptake has been excellent for this new program which allows optometrists across the province to screen for...
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go!PEI projects help Beach Grove residents stay active
Beach Grove Home residents are getting more active thanks to new go!PEI programming for seniors. “Engaging in physical activity is important for Islanders of all ages, and even more so as we get older,” said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Getting moving for...
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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...
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Ambulance Response Times 2015-16
Data on ground ambulance coverage zones, ambulance response times, and the most common pre-hospital ambulance calls for 2015-16.
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New physicians begin practice in PEI this summer
Several new physicians are taking up practice in Prince Edward Island this summer. “Continued access to family physicians and specialists is very important to Islanders and we are pleased to welcome five outstanding physicians who are beginning practice here this summer,” said...
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Campaign launched to promote new low risk drinking guidelines
The Chief Public Health Office and the Liquor Control Commission are encouraging Islanders to follow the Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. The guidelines were developed to help Canadians moderate their alcohol consumption and reduce...
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PEI Influenza Summary 2015-16 Season
The 2015-16 Season Influenza Summary provides information on PEI's influenza illness during the most recently completed season.
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Guidelines for Poultry Processing Facilities
Guidelines are provided for the general construction of a processing facility, as well as, the pre-killing holding area, refrigeration of inedible and edible products, sewage disposal, water supply, equipment, manure disposal, employee areas.