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Childhood Immunization Rates in PEI - 2015/2016
This report describes PEI’s Childhood Immunization Program (children under 18 years of age) and presents children’s immunization rates at three critical points in time: by two years; prior to Grade 1 entry; and school-based immunization.
It’s Alzheimer Awareness Month, so #LetsTalkMemory
Alzheimer disease affects not only individuals diagnosed, but also their families, friends and communities. This January, during Alzheimer Awareness Month, Islanders are encouraged to learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia, join the #LetsTalkMemory campaign, and help spread...
Sexually Transmitted Infections Drug Program
If you require treatment for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Sexually Transmitted Infection Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if have been: diagnosed with a sexually...
Ostomy Supplies Program
The Ostomy Supplies Program assists with the costs associated with a permanent ostomy. Am I eligible? You may be eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health Card; have filed your most recent income tax...
Lessons in life, on the baseball diamond
Sports can be an avenue to friendship and learning for young people, but not everyone has equal access to these opportunities. A new free program, Girls at Bat, is offering the learning experience to Charlottetown area youth by exposing them to baseball. It’s a collaboration...
2024-25 Health Innovation Fund
Health Innovation Fund provides financial assistance to new projects or initiatives that support best practices, implementation of new technologies, and application of new methodologies or processes across the health care system. The fund is designed to foster innovation and the implementation of creative solutions to improve health care services for Islanders. The Department of Health and Wellness, in support of its Provincial Health Plan 2023-2028, has created the Health Innovation Fund aimed at unlocking opportunities and ideas that strengthen the health care system. Consideration for...
Grants help groups build culture of wellness
Supporting Island families - Six Island community groups have received provincial government funding for projects that promote wellness – including the Brackley Women’s Institute. The institute’s “Stronger Together” program received one of the 2017-18 Wellness Grants from the...
Flu shots still available – it’s not too late to get one
Influenza is circulating in Prince Edward Island and all Islanders should get a flu shot if they haven’t already been vaccinated. “Flu shot are available free of charge for individuals living in PEI,” said Health and Wellness Minister Robert Mitchell. “We have tried to remove all...