A five-year health plan aimed at setting a vision and a path for the PEI healthcare system was released today by the Department of Health and Wellness. The proactive plan puts people at the forefront, stabilizes the workforce, addresses inequities, advances innovation and...
Islanders are invited to share their input and ideas to help develop the 2022-30 Provincial Health Plan for the province. Island residents can participate in various ways including an online survey and consultation sessions. Meetings by invitation will also take place with...
Island residents can now receive assistance at Access PEI locations to apply for health care related services. “As more and more services are added online for convenience, it is important that we offer assistance to ensure it is accessible for all Island residents. This...
The Chief Public Health Office has released the 2021 Chief Public Health Officer’s Report that provides a summary of the overall health of Islanders pre-pandemic. The 2021 report provides an update to the 2016 Chief Public Health Officer’s Report: Health for All Islanders and the...
The Department of Health and Wellness has announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Wedge as Chair of the Health PEI Board of Directors. Dr. Wedge succeeds Diane Griffin, who served as Board Chair during a period of significant change within the health system. Ms. Griffin was...
Awareness to Action will shape work over 2022 to 2027 to improve the health and wellbeing of women and Islanders who are gender diverse.The Strategy identifies principles, priority areas, initiatives, indicators and a governance model.
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week: "As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental Health Officers who play a critical role in promoting...
A new strategy will benefit the health and well-being of women and gender-diverse people on Prince Edward Island. Following months of research and engagement, the Health Strategy for Women and Islanders who are Gender Diverse, outlines priority areas for addressing the health and...
The provincial government is taking steps to increase accountability and community engagement with the provincial health authority. Health and Wellness Minister Robert Mitchell today tabled amendments to the nine-year-old Health Services Act that outlines the administrative and...
Live Well PEI is a brand of the Health Promotion Unit, Chief Public Health Office in Prince Edward Island, situated within the Department of Health and Wellness. Live Well PEI shares educational information, resources, and events that support individuals and communities across...