Community health and social service organizations on PEI are now certified in The Brain Story, an in-depth course about the science of brain development. A core component of the Brain Story Certification is the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), or trauma in...
More than 1,200 Islanders accessed care during the first week of the program that offers health care at 48 community pharmacies making it a huge success across the province. The Government of Prince Edward Island launched the Pharmacy Plus PEI program on October 18, 2022...
Guidelines for Management of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) updated January 2020
The Province and the PEI College of Family Physicians are pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions of family doctors in PEI on World Family Doctor Day, May 19. Family doctors are the first point of contact for people within the health care system, and are experts in...
On this page Radon: Background Health Risk of Radon Radon Levels Measuring Radon Reduce Radon Levels Follow-Up Testing Renovations After Lowering Radon Levels Funding Radon: Background Radon is a radioactive gas formed naturally by the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It is...
Live Well PEI is a brand of the Health Promotion Unit, Chief Public Health Office in Prince Edward Island, situated within the Department of Health and Wellness. Live Well PEI shares educational information, resources, and events that support individuals and communities across...
The influenza vaccine for this year’s flu shots will arrive in the province this week and Islanders are encouraged to get their flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones. Vaccine will be distributed free of charge throughout the province beginning next week at public...
A new funding program will provide financial assistance to Islanders as they navigate through their fertility journey. Effective January 1, 2021, the Fertility Support Program will provide funding to Islanders who are accessing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine...
Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project About the Project Why This Project Matters? Community Engagement What’s Happening? How to Join Community Information Sessions Online Survey Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Where can I find more information? About the Project The Prince...
The provincial government wants Islanders’ thoughts on what cannabis legislation should look like for Prince Edward Island. The federal government in April 2017 introduced the Cannabis Act which – if passed by Parliament– will legalize and regulate cannabis across Canada by July...