For Tulio Vega, a student in Holland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, his assignment at Garden Home was more than just hands-on training, it was a life-changing experience. One moment in particular stands out for him. “There was...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is in their 30s and recently travelled outside Atlantic Canada. Contact tracing is complete, and the individual is self-isolating. Prince Edward...
Meredith Riley has always known she wanted to make dental care more accessible. After working in clinics on Prince Edward Island for years, she saw a gap, especially for seniors and people with special needs who struggle to visit a traditional dental office. So, in 2023, she...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 40 new cases of COVID-19 in PEI, another record number of daily cases for the province. These 40 cases are still under investigation and contact tracing is underway. Anyone identified as a close contact will be...
Cameron Davis will carry the Prince Edward Island flag during the 2019 Canada Winter Games opening ceremony next week. Davis will participate in men’s artistic gymnastics during week one of games in Red Deer, Alberta. The opening ceremony will be on Friday, February 15th and...
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 require HIV medication, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the HIV Drug Program. Am I eligible for HIV treatment medication? You are eligible for the program if you are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a...