The provincial government is adding 100 new long-term care beds across the province to help more seniors access the care they need in their communities close to family and friends. The 100 beds will be added to private nursing homes in Belfast, Stratford, Charlottetown...
Any community or organization with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for public use is encouraged to register the life-saving device with Emergency Health Services. The AED registry allows bystanders and emergency responders to quickly locate the closest defibrillator when someone calls in a sudden cardiac arrest. Using the online database, a 9-1-1 dispatcher can direct the caller or bystander to retrieve the nearest device and instruct its use until paramedics arrive. There is no cost to register an AED in PEI. Quick access to a defibrillator combined with CPR increases the chance of...
Shelley Heron knows first hand that the home care program on Prince Edward Island is expecting continued growth in the years to come – and that’s good news for Islanders and the province’s health system. Health PEI’s Home Care Program helps Islanders – who are faced with illness...
The primary goal of the Food Premises Program offered by PEI Environmental Health is to prevent cases of food poisoning through consultation, education, and enforcement of regulations. Detailed inspections of all food premises in the province (approximately 1,450 premises) are...
If you require HIV medication, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the HIV Drug Program. Am I eligible for HIV treatment medication? You are eligible for the program if you are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a...
The Making the Connection Conference 2025 is Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday October 30, 2025 at the Rodd Royalty in Charlottetown PEI. This is an educational opportunity for individuals working to improve care of older adults in long-term care sponsored by the Department of Health and Wellness, Health PEI and the Nursing Home Association of Prince Edward Island. This year’s program will include interactive presentations on several important topics in long term care homes: Caring for residents with behavioral and psychosocial symptoms of dementia Balancing autonomy, rights and safety Ageism...
The provincial government is launching a new Health Innovative Fund to help unlock opportunities and ideas that will strengthen the PEI health care system and improve access to care for Islanders. The Health Innovation Fund provides one-time financial assistance to new projects...
Prince Edward Island has released a five-year action plan that provides a clear path to reduce cancer risks, advance high-quality care and support Islanders who are impacted by the disease. The PEI Cancer Action Plan 2023-2028: Making a Difference Together, provides direction to...
For any health-related concern in a long-term rental property, first contact your landlord or the rental property owner. If your concern is not addressed in a reasonable period of time you may request an environmental health inspection using the online form below. PEI environmental health officers work closely with tenants and property owners to ensure that minimum health standards are met in rental accommodations in accordance with the Public Health Act and Rental Accommodation Regulations. What do I need to complete the online request? You will be asked to provide full contact information...