For Summerside doctor Nadine Arsenault-Samson, family medicine is the way she can profoundly improve the lives and outcomes of people in her care. Family Doctor Day is recognized on May 19 each year to to celebrate family physicians and the important work they do caring for and...
Health and Wellness Minister James Aylward is proud to join the College of Family Physicians for Prince Edward Island in recognizing May 19, 2019 as Family Doctor Day and celebrating some of the Island’s outstanding physicians. Dr. Lana Beth Barkhouse has been named the Family...
In honour of “The Logan Boulet Effect” and to raise awareness on the importance of organ and tissue donation, Green Shirt Day will be recognized on April 7and 8 across Prince Edward Island. All Islanders are encouraged to wear a green shirt on April 7 and 8 and register to be a...
National Immunization Awareness Week runs April 20 – 27, 2019 to recognize the important role vaccines play in preserving and protecting public health. PEI’s Chief Public Health Office urges Islanders to ensure their immunizations are all up-to-date as it is the best way to...
Dr. Padraig Casey is in the early stages of a medical career and raising a family life. He’s building them both on Prince Edward Island. Casey grew up in Ireland’s County Louth and received his medical training in Dublin. When the time came to enter into medical practice, he saw...
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...
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the PEI Smoking Cessation Program.
Alzheimer disease affects not only individuals diagnosed, but also their families, friends and communities. This January, during Alzheimer Awareness Month, Islanders are encouraged to learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia, join the #LetsTalkMemory campaign, and help spread...
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and health professionals are urging Islanders to educate themselves about the benefits of early screening for this quiet disease. Colorectal cancer does not always display obvious symptoms, especially in early stages, but free testing is...