Island students continue to receive tuition support for healthcare training to strengthen the healthcare system in Prince Edward Island. The Resident Care Worker Support Program, Licensed Practical Nurse and Paramedic Support Program, and the Marion L. Reid Grant offer financial...
The 2023 State of the Health Workforce report released this week by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows significant growth in Prince Edward Island’s healthcare workforce, particularly in nurse practitioners (NP) and family physicians, outpacing national...
The PEI Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada (TRNC) program celebrates the graduation of 34 internationally educated nurses who are now equipped to help address the nursing shortage in PEI. Since May 2024, the rigorous 14-week TRNC program, has been a key initiative in...
Islanders who want to quit smoking can now access nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) and prescription smoking cessation medications directly from their local pharmacy, making it easier and more convenient to get the help they need. The PEI Smoking Cessation Program, a...
Pharmacies participating in the Pharmacy Plus PEI program can assess for certain common ailments and conditions and prescribe some medications. You can find answers to frequently asked questions about the program here: Who is eligible for the program? All residents of PEI with a...
The Department of Health and Wellness Business Plan 2024-2025 reflects planned initiatives in the Department of Health and Wellness over the 2024-2025 fiscal year, related to the Provincial Health Plan 2023-2028.
Island residents now have increased access to cataract surgeries, thanks to a partnership between local ophthalmologists, the Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI that will see thousands of patients treated in the new, state-of-the-art Cataract Outpatient Clinic in...
For any health-related concern in a long-term rental property, first contact your landlord or the rental property owner. If your concern is not addressed in a reasonable period of time you may request an environmental health inspection using the online form below. PEI environmental health officers work closely with tenants and property owners to ensure that minimum health standards are met in rental accommodations in accordance with the Public Health Act and Rental Accommodation Regulations. What do I need to complete the online request? You will be asked to provide full contact information...
The three main changes to the Act and R egulations are: The age to purchase tobacco or an electronic smoking device has changed from 19 to 21 years of age. However there will be a transition period where individuals who turned 19 years of age before March 1, 2020 will still be...