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Stretcher Transportation Services
Services that provide ground transportation by stretcher, for persons who do not require medical oversight in Prince Edward Island, are required to be licensed under the Stretcher Transportation Act . Stretcher transportation services providers operate non-ambulance services in a specialized vehicle that meet the Stretcher Transportation Regulations that are equipped and staffed according to the Regulations. Licensing Stretcher Transportation Operators are required to apply for a license through the Registrar for Stretcher Transportation Services with the Department of Health and Wellness, in...
Omicron variant identified in PEI; new temporary public health measures; three new cases of COVID-19
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one case of the Omicron variant in PEI. The National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg has identified the case linked to the Omicron variant as one associated with the outbreak at St. Francis Xavier University in...
Modified Red Restricted Measures for Prince Edward Island; five new cases announced
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison have announced new modified red level restricted measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 as the case count continues to rise in the province. Effective midnight tonight, for a three-day period, ending at...
Renew your Insulin Pump Program and/or Glucose Sensor Program benefits
You can reapply in one of the following ways: 1. Complete the online form. 2. Download, complete, and submit the appropriate printable form: Glucose Sensor Program Renewal Form to renew benefits for the Glucose Sensor Program only Insulin Pump Program and Glucose Sensor Program Renewal Form to renew benefits for the Insulin Pump Program only or both the Insulin Pump and Glucose Sensor Program. 3. Obtain a paper form (for either program) at any Health PEI Diabetes Program location, complete and submit it by either mail or email (as a PDF only). For more about these programs and how to apply for...
PrescribeIT®, integration with Health PEI EMR Program ushers in a new era of health care in Prince Edward island
Canada Health Infoway (Infoway), the Department of Health and Wellness and Health P.E.I. are proud to announce the successful integration of PrescribeIT®, Canada's leading e-prescribing service, in Prince Edward Island’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) program. This achievement...
Chief Public Health Officer continues to urge Islanders self-isolate and practice social distancing
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says right now is the time for Islanders to get it right by self-isolating and social distancing. Prince Edward Island has two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. There have been 240 tests conducted, of which 167 are negative...
Combining nutrition awareness and Indigenous traditions
A new cooking class is promoting nutrition in PEI’s Indigenous community by helping participants combine traditional dishes with modern methods. Melody Hyde, dietitian and health promotion coordinator for the Abegweit First Nation, delivered a program called Slow Cooked Dreams at...
Annual Report 2021-2022, Health and Wellness
Annual Report for the Department of Health and Wellness for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.