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PEI Chief Public Health Office Strategic Plan 2019-2021
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) is a division within the government of Prince Edward Island’s Department of Health and Wellness.
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2018 PEI Cannabis Survey Report
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized cannabis for non-medical purposes. Non-medical purposes include recreational, social, spiritual, lifestyle, and other non-medical uses.
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Talking about Cannabis with Teens
Cannabis - legal or otherwise - is a hot topic. Parents who provide their kids with balanced information about the effects associated with cannabis can help them make informed decisions. 1 Public safety and health protection, especially for children and youth, was a key priority...
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Telephone survey asks Islanders about gambling
A voluntary telephone survey is being carried out to ask Islanders about their gambling behavior so that more support services can be developed to help people with gambling issues. The Department of Health and Wellness is again gathering information from Islanders ages 18+ from...
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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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PEI continues to increase the number of nurses
Supporting Island families The province is strengthening the nursing workforce to benefit Islanders by hiring more nurses under a new incentive program, increasing the number of nurse practitioners, and providing a new program to help internationally educated nurses to practice...
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FAQs about the PEI Smoking Cessation Program - Appendix B
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the PEI Smoking Cessation Program.
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PEI Cannabis Survey is now live
Islanders over the age of 16 are invited to take part in the 2019 Cannabis Survey, available from now until September 16 at PEI Cannabis Survey. Participants will be asked about their attitudes towards cannabis, their current use of cannabis, and their knowledge of lower-risk...