When a person can speak to their health care provider in their own language, stress fades and healing begins. This is where the Prince Edward Island French Health Network (Le Réseau Santé en français de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard [RSFÎPÉ]) comes in. As a support network and registry...
For Tulio Vega, a student in Holland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, his assignment at Garden Home was more than just hands-on training, it was a life-changing experience. One moment in particular stands out for him. “There was...
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is warning Islanders of the presence of a highly potent opioid, fentanyl, in the province following an accidental overdose involving the drug. The Coroner reported an accidental overdose death involving fentanyl – a man in his 40s...
Naloxone Basics What is naloxone? In PEI, opioid-related overdoses are on the rise. Naloxone is a fast-acting medication used to temporarily reverse an opioid overdose until medical help arrives. Naloxone can restore breathing within 2 to 3 minutes. Call 911 even if naloxone is...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced that two more individuals are in hospital being treated for COVID-19 and 169 new cases of COVID-19 in PEI. “We know we cannot stop the spread of Omicron, but what we can do is slow down the spread by getting...
Thirteen Prince Edward Island community groups have received provincial government funding this year for projects that promote wellness and healthy living. The annual Wellness Grant program provides $50,000 to support community-led wellness initiatives that address pillars of...
Premier Dennis King has announced that a four-day isolation will now be required for fully vaccinated travelers with a PEI pass arriving in Prince Edward Island. Due to rising case counts, the rapid spread COVID-19 (notably the Omicron variant) in the province, and the need to...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced new changes to isolation requirements and the discontinuation of the PEI Vax Pass. “These changes are not a signal that COVID-19 is behind us, rather that we are taking steps to allow us to live sustainably with the...
As the summer season gets underway, and the high temperatures expected later this week, Islanders are reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones from heat-related illnesses. When temperatures are on the rise, it is important to stay informed and prepared to prevent heat...