The Prince Edward Island Government has entered into a one-year funding agreement to enhance allied health services for residents at private long-term care homes. A total of $800,000, from the Canada-Prince Edward Island Aging with Dignity Funding Agreement announced in March...
It takes a special kind of person to work in long-term care. From cooks and cleaners to care workers and recreation teams, every person who walks through those doors becomes part of a larger story, and it’s a story filled with compassion and joy. These are the people who show up...
Private long-term care homes across Prince Edward Island are seeing valuable improvements in resident care, thanks to a one-year funding agreement that expands access to allied health services. Announced in April, this support is part of the Canada–PEI Aging with Dignity Funding...
When Dr. Jessica Wood realized how many Island seniors were missing out on eye exams because they couldn’t get to a clinic, she knew something had to change. As an optometrist working across Prince County, she often met patients for whom travel was a major barrier, or simply not...
For Tulio Vega, a student in Holland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, his assignment at Garden Home was more than just hands-on training, it was a life-changing experience. One moment in particular stands out for him. “There was...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has acquired land in the Town of Three Rivers for the development of a new Community Health Centre and the future site of a new Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH). The land acquisition is a critical step towards building modern and...
The provincial government is expanding its RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) prevention programs to better protect Islanders who are most at risk of serious illness from the virus - infants and seniors. Starting this October, all infants will be eligible to receive Beyfortus®...
PEI will receive influenza vaccine supply in September and October. Immunizers in physician office/clinics, PHN, and Long Term / Community Care Facilities can submit 2025-2026 influenza vaccine orders to the Chief Public Health Office using the online form below. What do I need to provide with my order? With your initial request, you must acknowledge you have read and are able to comply with the Annual Influenza Policy which includes your commitment to report each influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the Public Health Act Immunization Regulations. How do I report vaccine...
The At Home Caregiver Benefit recognizes the important role of primary caregivers and provides financial support to people living at home with ongoing care needs and who are at high likelihood of admission to a long-term care home. A primary caregiver may be a family member...
The Chief Public Health Office is reporting the first lab-confirmed cases of influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the 2025–26 respiratory season in Prince Edward Island. This early activity is consistent with what’s being seen in neighbouring provinces and is a...