Early in 2021, a new physician will be joining the health care team in Tignish. Dr. Peter Entwistle will begin his full time practice at the Tignish Health Centre in February 2021. He will take over the practice of the community’s former family physician, Dr. Declan Fox. “I am...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new positive case of COVID-19, and announced the launch of a new COVID-19 alert system for the province. The individual is a man in his 20s. He is an Island worker (non-health care...
The Chief Public Health Office's PEI Hypertension Trends Report 2019 provides information on the current state of hypertension (HTN) in PEI.
Prince Edward Island has extended coverage for the Cystic Fibrosis medication Trikafta for eligible children six years of age and older. “Patients with cystic fibrosis and their families have advocated for provincial coverage of Trikafta. In November 2021, Prince Edward Island...
Islanders are encouraged to take part in a new survey on substance use, knowledge and attitudes that will help shape the future of public health in the province. The anonymous survey will be available throughout the month of October and is open to residents aged 16 and older to...
PEI to expand provincial drug coverage to make medication more affordable and accessible No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible decision every day. As part of the...
All individuals tested in relation to PEI’s most recent positive case of COVID-19 and potential exposures to the virus in the Charlottetown area have received negative test results to date. “I want to thank staff at the testing clinics, the provincial laboratory, Island EMS, and...
Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project The Prince Edward Island Department of Health and Wellness, in partnership with Health PEI and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, has initiated a new project called the Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project. This project will...
Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project The Prince Edward Island Department of Health and Wellness, in partnership with Health PEI and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, has initiated a new project called the Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project. This project will...
Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project The Prince Edward Island Department of Health and Wellness, in partnership with Health PEI and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, has initiated a new project called the Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project. This project will...