The Government of Prince Edward Island has approved new personal services regulations that will standardize health and safety requirements for hair, nail, esthetic, and tattoo businesses starting February 1, 2026. While many personal service operators currently follow voluntary...
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...
Health PEI is welcoming three new specialists to Prince Edward Island, as a record number of physicians are joining the province. The three new hires bring the total confirmed hires this year to 35. They include One neurologist, starting in early December 2024. One psychiatrist...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 11. One is a woman in her 30s, an essential worker (non-health care related) who travelled internationally. The other...
(PEI Dept. of Health; prepared by Dr. Jason Doiron, February 2006)
Pharmacists will soon be able to assess and prescribe for uncomplicated urinary tract infections for eligible Islanders, free of charge. “This publicly funded service will ease the financial burden on Islanders and also alleviate some of the pressure on other providers in the...
Beach Grove Home residents are getting more active thanks to new go!PEI programming for seniors. “Engaging in physical activity is important for Islanders of all ages, and even more so as we get older,” said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Getting moving for...
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...
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as well as expanded access to blood glucose test strips. The federal and provincial...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced the province’s first hospitalization related to COVID-19. “The rates of hospitalizations and ICU admissions are increasing across the country, so it is not surprising that PEI has reported its first hospitalization...