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Public Health recommendations - PEI International Shellfish Festival
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024. Over 550 symptomatic...
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...
Educating more RNs at UPEI to support the healthcare system
Student enrolment continues to grow in the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Faculty of Nursing through a collaborative partnership with the province to help address nursing shortages in the healthcare system. “There is a need to educate, recruit, and retain an increased...
Continuing the conversation, Minister launches phase two of Focus on the Frontline
Building on the success of the initial phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative, Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane, will carry out a second phase this October to meet with healthcare staff across the province, focusing on community healthcare. Last year, the...
Pharmacy Plus PEI
Pharmacists can help Island residents get the care they need in their neighbourhood. Ask Your Pharmacist Island pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common ailments and renew eligible prescriptions. Participating Pharmacies Contact your local pharmacy today to schedule...
COVID-19 Vaccine Order Form for Vaccine Providers
Public and private sector health care providers authorized to order a supply of COVID-19 vaccines from the PEI Chief Public Health Office. Any healthcare service administering the COVID-19 vaccine in PEI must comply with the COVID-19 Immunization Policy 2024-2025. What do I need to complete the online form? Provide identification and contact details for your clinic and the individual responsible for the care and control of the COVID-19 vaccine supply issued to you; Acknowledge that you have read and are able to comply with the COVID-19 Immunization Policy 2025-2026, which includes your...
Report a Food-Borne Illness (Food Poisoning)
Reporting an issue of suspected food poisoning to Environmental Health may help control a possible food-borne illness outbreak. When two or more people experience the same symptoms of illness from consuming the same food or drink, the event is called a food-borne outbreak...
Annual Report 2020-2021, Health and Wellness
Annual Report for the Department of Health and Wellness for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021.