Health and Wellness Minister, Mark McLane; Health PEI CEO, Melanie Fraser; and Medical Society of Prince Edward Island President, Dr. Krista Cassell issued the following joint statement regarding the Tentative Agreement reached this week: “We are delighted to announce that the...
A new strategy will guide investments in secure digital health technologies and improve the use of health information in PEI over the next five years to help build a healthier future for Islanders. The Digital Health Strategy 2024-2029 aligns with the Provincial Health Plan and...
Paramedics in Prince Edward Island were honoured today with medals at an awards ceremony at Government House as part of Paramedic Services Week celebrations. The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals are given annually to recognize emergency medical services...
Today, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, announced an agreement has been reached with private long term care operators which will result in a record investment of almost $25 million...
A new grant is available for education and training initiatives for health care professionals to expand or enhance their scope of practice. The Scope of Practice for Health Care Professionals Grant provides funding for developing education and training programs to expand scope of...
Today, Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane, in consultation with the Health PEI Board of Directors, announced that Health PEI will soon have a new Chief Executive Officer. Melanie Fraser, an accomplished senior Public Sector executive with 20+ years of experience building...
Island residents are encouraged to fill out an online survey to assist in the development of new Contraception Program. The Contraception Program is being developed to address financial barriers the public may face in accessing prescription contraceptives. The survey will assist...
Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $25 billion for tailored bilateral agreements...
The role of the Funeral Services and Professions Board is to ensure the requirements of the Funeral Services and Professions Act are in place for the protection and safety of the public. Who serves on the board? One community member is appointed from among individuals who apply...
More than 500 nurses and care support workers have been hired to work in health care settings across the province to help address staffing shortages, alleviate workloads experienced by staff, and improve patient care. Health PEI, the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat and the...