The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces and territories to modernize Canada’s public health care system and adapt to the changing needs of Canadians. To strengthen Canada’s universal public health care system, Budget 2023 highlighted the Government of...
Getting vaccinated at any age provides the best, longest-lasting protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. PEI's childhood immunization rates have been consistently among the highest in Canada, but rates for adults are well below national targets. The province’s Chief...
The Chief Public Health Office has received an interjurisdictional notification regarding a COVID-19 case who traveled to PEI prior to testing positive. The individual is from Atlantic Canada and recently tested positive in their home jurisdiction. The individual was on Prince...
As we enter respiratory illness season, Islanders are encouraged to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 to protect themselves and their communities. And for the first time this year, adults in the community ages 75 and over can get vaccinated against RSV...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one additional death related to COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is over the age of 80 years. “It’s difficult for us to hear of another Islander that has passed away related to COVID-19,” said Dr...
The eligibility of the Meningococcal B (Men-B) vaccine program for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is expanding to include more higher risk individuals. Beginning April 2023, the Men-B vaccine (two doses) will be available to students attending a post...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says right now is the time for Islanders to get it right by self-isolating and social distancing. Prince Edward Island has two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. There have been 240 tests conducted, of which 167 are negative...
This Mental Illness Awareness Week, Islanders experiencing mental health challenges are encouraged to seek help through various services and supports available across Prince Edward Island. Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 3 to 9, is an annual national public education...
The Chief Public Health Office is reporting the first lab-confirmed cases of influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the 2025–26 respiratory season in Prince Edward Island. This early activity is consistent with what’s being seen in neighbouring provinces and is a...
License renewal applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the expiry of your current license. Operators are responsible for keeping all required inspections up to date including Building, Fire, Electrical, Boiler, Environmental Health and Elevator (if applicable). What information is required on the notification? Type of license you are renewing Community Care Facility Nursing Home Dual Facilities Facility Information Current license number Date license was issued Total number of beds Outline any alterations in the facility since the previous application Copy of the insurance...