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Community Paramedic Response Units result in fewer ED visits for PEI residents
Community Paramedic Response Units (CPRUs) have responded to more than 1,000 low urgency medical calls since they were introduced last May. This has resulted in fewer unnecessary transports to the emergency department (ED) and more than 275 scheduled follow-up visits for patients...
Island roots, medical dreams
Excitement is written all over Alyson MacCormack’s face as she talks about being accepted into the first class at UPEI’s new Medical School this fall. “I opened the email, saw ‘Congratulations’ —and just burst into tears,” she laughs. “My coworkers thought the sky was falling...
National Pharmacare Program
In partnership with the Government of Canada, effective May 1st, 2025, the National Pharmacare Program provides coverage for certain diabetes medications and contraceptives, and expands access to blood glucose test strips. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you...
National Pharmacare Program begins May 1 in PEI
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as well as expanded access to blood glucose test strips. The federal and provincial...
Province updates system for registering automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
The PEI Government is using a new system for the PEI Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry Program that will improve the experience for people who own AEDs and emergency dispatchers. The new software, called GoodSAM, is an online and app-based tool with an interactive...