The chief public health officer is aware of five lab-confirmed flu cases in Prince Edward Island, which is consistent with the sporadic, early season cases being seen in other provinces. Islanders are encouraged to get vaccinated early to protect themselves and their loved ones...
Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie, MLA for District 11 Charlottetown-Parkdale, today announced he is leaving provincial politics after 11 years of elected public service. As an MLA, Minister Currie served in five ministerial roles, providing leadership in...
Distributed at the request of Medavie Health Services - Prince Edward Island paramedics recognized with the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal during a ceremony at Government House. The exemplary service medals recognize those persons in high...
Supporting Island families - A free presentation will explore how staying healthy means more than just diet and exercise. All Islanders are invited to “Ensuring the Future Health of Our Children and Grandchildren…It Takes a Village,” on November 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the...
The provincial government has launched an action plan to prevent overdoses and deaths to Prince Edward Island youth and adults caused by opioids. Opioid-related overdoses and deaths linked to potent opioids like fentanyl are increasing across much of Canada. The Prince Edward...
Annual Report for the Department of Health and Wellness for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.
Annual Report for the Department of Health and Wellness for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.
Annual Report for the Department of Health and Wellness for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.
Rod MacDonald says he is glad that Prince Edward Island’s first responders now have a valuable tool to help people who have overdosed on dangerous opioid drugs. This fall, Island medical first responders, firefighters and police departments received kits containing naloxone – a...
The Sexual Abuse Victim Care Pathway for Children Under 18 is a guide that illustrates what may occur from the initial sexual abuse disclosure.