National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 9 to 15 and the PEI government is proud to celebrate and recognize the incredible work of nurse practitioners across the province. These skilled professionals are helping more Islanders get the care they need and are often the first...
Prince Edward Island is marking World Contraception Day on September 26 with a clear message: Reproductive health is for all Islanders. Access to contraception helps people make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health, which strengthens families, workplaces...
I’m sick with a respiratory illness. What should I do? Staying home when you are sick lowers the chance of spreading illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza to others. You should stay home until: your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you had...
The provincial government has expanded diagnostic privileges for chiropractors as part of its ongoing commitment to improving access to diagnostic imaging and timely care for Islanders. “Chiropractors can now order and view X-ray results as part of their care for certain patients...
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...
Following mediation, the Department of Health and Wellness, Health PEI, and the Medical Society of Prince Edward Island have agreed on the accountability framework for Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) in PEI. All parties of the agreement affirm their appreciation for the...
Today, after agreeing to begin the mediation process with respect to the Physician Services Agreement, the Medical Society of PEI, Department of Health and Wellness, and Health PEI jointly issued the following statement: “Over the past number of days, Health PEI, the Department...
Gloria Smith never leaves her husband Arnold’s side whenever he’s admitted to either the Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Prince County Hospital. Instead, Gloria, of Augustine Cove, PEI, chooses to curl up and sleep on the bedside chair. Gloria and Arnold have been married for 58...
A new coordinator position and medical oversight will support firefighters in receiving the training they need to provide emergency medical response to people in PEI. Government recently funded a full-time coordinator position for the Medical First Responder (MFR) Program. The...
What is the PEI Smoking Cessation Program? The PEI Smoking Cessation Program helps PEI residents who wish to stop smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco products by offering free counseling, covering 100% of the cost of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products (i.e., nicotine...