When Beth MacDonald, a public health nurse in Souris, sees a child walk through the doors of the office, she already knows their name. She’s likely met their parents—perhaps at a home visit when they were newborns, or at their 18-month checkup. That familiarity, that trust, is at...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The two new cases include an individual between the ages of 10 and 19 years and an individual in their 20s. Both are related to travel outside Atlantic Canada...
Islanders over the age of 16 are invited to take part in the 2019 Cannabis Survey, available from now until September 16 at PEI Cannabis Survey. Participants will be asked about their attitudes towards cannabis, their current use of cannabis, and their knowledge of lower-risk...
Pharmacies participating in the Pharmacy Plus PEI program can assess for certain common ailments and conditions and prescribe some medications. You can find answers to frequently asked questions about the program here: Who is eligible for the program? All residents of PEI with a...
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...
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, have announced additional changes to the Moving Forward reopening plan for PEI. Effective immediately, individuals are no longer required to wear a mask while seated at indoor events (church services...
This guideline provides information for Healthcare providers on the management of pertussis.
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as well as expanded access to blood glucose test strips. The federal and provincial...
Prince Edward Island is honoring September as Arthritis Awareness Month and celebrating with the addition of a new rheumatologist. Dr. Stephen Morais began caring for Island patients earlier this month at his Charlottetown office. “Dr. Morais is highly skilled and qualified and...