Strengthening mental health services - A new Prince Edward Island-made short film speaks to the importance of seeking help as the first step in recovering from addiction. Health PEI - with funding from Health Canada’s Drug Treatment Funding Program - commissioned Island film...
It will now be easier for Islanders to start the often difficult conversation about their own end-of-life care. Health PEI’s new online Advance Care Planning Workbook guides users through the key steps to clearly communicate and outline their wishes for health and personal care...
As someone who needed foster care as a child, Danny Phalen understands the importance of protecting vulnerable children. Phalen was a youth representative on the advisory committee reviewing the province’s Child Protection Act, which is required by regulation to be reviewed every...
Nominations for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year awards are being accepted until July 15. The annual awards recognize the significant contributions of Island seniors in community life including: volunteerism, artistic achievement, fund raising, community participation...
The Prince Edward Island Government responded this morning to the Public Schools Branch school review recommendations. Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie made the announcement following Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting in response to...
Supporting Island Families - Through the Eye See . . . Eye Learn® program, children entering kindergarten can receive a free eye exam, and a free pair of eye glasses if needed. Eye See…Eye Learn® focuses on the prevention, early detection and management of eye and vision problems...
Every day on farms across Prince Edward Island, producers have the health and well being of their families and farm workers top of mind. During Canadian Agricultural Safety Week March 12 to 18, it is important to recognize our Island producers for working safely and to...
Strengthening mental health services - Drawing from her 16 years as a senior addictions counselor with the province, Jody MacLennan says Islanders recovering from addiction have one thing in common. “Very rarely do people come in with just one challenge. It’s rare there is just...
Supporting Island Families - The province’s Adult Day Program helped Sandra MacFadyen care for her father at home longer, and now she says she’s encouraged that more hours are being added to the program so other families can benefit from the support. Starting this fall, the Adult...
Strengthening Mental Health Services - Island students will receive new supports through the 2017-18 provincial budget to help them overcome challenges that can impact their performance in school. Student well-being was identified as a priority by principals, District Advisory...