PEI gains momentum in the first half of 2024 with 32 new physician hires, bringing valuable expertise and enhancing medical care for Islanders. Between January 1 and June 30, 2024, PEI signed agreements with 32 new physicians; 15 of those physicians have already started...
This 2016 guideline provides direction for Healthcare Providers on the prevention and control of MRSA in PEI.
The PEI Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada (TRNC) program celebrates the graduation of 34 internationally educated nurses who are now equipped to help address the nursing shortage in PEI. Since May 2024, the rigorous 14-week TRNC program, has been a key initiative in...
Free naloxone kits are now available at participating community pharmacies across Prince Edward Island through a partnership between the Provincial Government, PEI Pharmacists Association and the PEI College of Pharmacists. Naloxone is a fast-acting medication used to temporarily...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. One individual is in their 40’s and is a close, household contact of a previously announced case at West Royalty Elementary school. As a close contact, this...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced five new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. “We have announced 12 cases of COVID-19 over the weekend and have cases in two Charlottetown schools. We have been unable identify a link to travel and...
This November Islanders can access free diabetes risk assessment clinics in various locations across the province without an appointment. Health PEI is holding the clinics in: Souris, Montague, Charlottetown, Cornwall, North Rustico, Summerside, Miscouche, Lennox Island, and O...
This guideline provides information for Healthcare providers on the management of pertussis.