Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced eight new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. Four of the individuals are under the age of 10 years, two individuals are in their 20s and two individuals are in their 50s. Two individuals are close...
The PEI Vax Pass program will allow fully vaccinated Islanders and visitors to safely take part in organized community, cultural, sporting and other social events. The PEI Vax Pass is a time-limited measure that begins October 5 until the risk of COVID-19 to Prince Edward Island...
Supporting Island Families - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s (QEH) new medical director Dr. Hussam Azzam is one of 18 new physicians who began – or will soon begin – practicing on Prince Edward Island since January. Dr. Azzam, an obstetrician/gynecologist, has practiced medicine...
The Prince Edward Island Student Drug Use Report describes the prevalence and drug use trends for tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and other drugs as reported by PEI students in grades 6 through 12.
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one additional death related to COVID-19 and ten individuals hospitalized for COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual who died is in the age category of 80 years and above. There are 10 individuals in...
What is rabies? Rabies is an illness caused by the rabies virus. It affects the central nervous system of infected mammals, including humans. Once symptoms appear, it is almost always fatal. Rabies in Canada Fact Sheet - Rabies How is rabies spread? Rabies is spread through the...
If you are a resident in a private nursing home, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Nursing Home Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a...
The Prince Edward Island Generic Drug Program is for Islanders under the age of 65 who do not have insurance. The program limits out-of-pocket costs for eligible generic prescription drugs to a maximum cost of $19.95. Am I eligible for the Generic Drug Program? You are eligible for the program if you: have no private drug insurance coverage; are under 65 years of age; are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health Card; and have completed an application and have been approved for coverage. How can I apply for the program? You can apply for the Generic...
If you are eligible for financial assistance, under the Social Assistance Act and Regulations, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Financial Assistance Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: have a PEI Health...