Tobacco and electronic smoking device retailers wishing to inform themselves about legislation, store policies, and staff training will find this document a valuable resource.
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced five new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. Three of the cases are between the ages of 10 and 19 years, one is in their 20s and one is in their 40s. Four of the individuals are close contacts of...
Premier Dennis King has announced that a four-day isolation will now be required for fully vaccinated travelers with a PEI pass arriving in Prince Edward Island. Due to rising case counts, the rapid spread COVID-19 (notably the Omicron variant) in the province, and the need to...
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and health professionals are urging Islanders to educate themselves about the benefits of early screening for this quiet disease. Colorectal cancer does not always display obvious symptoms, especially in early stages, but free testing is...
Keeping unused prescription medications in your home puts kids at risk, but flushing or trashing them can harm the environment. As part of National Drug Drop-off month, Islanders are reminded to help safeguard family members and the environment by returning unused prescription...
Pharmacists can help Island residents get the care they need in their neighbourhood. Island pharmacists can assess and prescribe for the below list of common ailments and conditions: acne (mild) allergic skin rash calluses or corns canker sores cold sores (oral) cough COVID-19...
A new funding program will provide financial assistance to Islanders as they navigate through their fertility journey. Effective January 1, 2021, the Fertility Support Program will provide funding to Islanders who are accessing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine...
Logan MacDougall will carry the Prince Edward Island flag during the 2017 Canada Summer Games opening ceremony this week. MacDougall will participate in baseball during week one and indoor volleyball for week two of the July 28 to August 13 games in Winnipeg – visit Canada Games...