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PEI expanding safe use of Biosimilars
Prince Edward Island is joining several other provinces and territories by expanding the use of biosimilar drug treatments for Island residents. Through the PEI Biosimilar Initiative, coverage under PEI Pharmacare for certain drugs will be replaced with coverage for biosimilar...
Chiropractors in PEI can now order X-rays
The provincial government has expanded diagnostic privileges for chiropractors as part of its ongoing commitment to improving access to diagnostic imaging and timely care for Islanders. “Chiropractors can now order and view X-ray results as part of their care for certain patients...
118 new cases of COVID-19 in PEI
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 118 new cases of COVID-19 in PEI. These cases are still under investigation and contact tracing is underway. Anyone identified as a close contact will be contacted with instructions on testing and isolation...
PEI recognizes National Non-smoking Week
National Non-smoking Week, January 21 – 27, is a time to raise public awareness of the health effects of smoking and the support available for Islanders who want to quit. The province has launched a campaign called “What’s your Why?” The campaign recognizes Island residents who...
Amendments will make Health PEI more accountable
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...
One new case of COVID-19 in PEI
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is in their 60s and recently travelled outside of Prince Edward Island. Contact tracing is complete, and the individual is self-isolating. There is a...
Three new cases of COVID-19 in PEI
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. One individual is in their 40s, one is in their 20s and one is under the age of 12 years. Two of the cases are related to travel outside of the province and one...
Six new cases of COVID-19 in PEI
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced six new cases of COVID-19 in the province. One of the individuals is under the age of 10 years, one is in their 20s, one is in their 50s, two are in their 60s and one is in their 70s. None of the cases is related to...
Irish-trained physician finding opportunity on PEI
Dr. Padraig Casey is in the early stages of a medical career and raising a family life. He’s building them both on Prince Edward Island. Casey grew up in Ireland’s County Louth and received his medical training in Dublin. When the time came to enter into medical practice, he saw...