The provincial government will deliver a budget surplus while meeting its commitment to families, health care, education, and enhanced employment opportunities. Finance Minister Allen Roach presented the 2017-18 operating budget to the Legislative Assembly today. The budget is...
Strengthening Mental Health Services - The last thing that legendary songwriter Gene MacLellan told his then-14-year-old daughter Catherine was that she would have to be brave for a while. The elder MacLellan took his own life at the family’s Summerside home in 1995 after a...
Seniors are a valued and important subset of the population in Prince Edward Island (PEI). Furthermore, seniors are the fastest growing segment of the populations in the Province. The Department of Health and Wellness commissioned Health HR Group and Hollander Analytical Services...
This document supports Health PEI's strategic focus and articulates a renewed commitment to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of acute care and community services and resources.
PEI Pharmacare clients travelling outside of the province may be allowed to obtain up to 180 days of their eligible medication prior to leaving the province. If your medication is eligible, complete this form prior to leaving the province and take it to your pharmacy, so they can...
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...
Supporting Island Families - New parents can encourage an early love of reading through two new literacy programs. Public health and the provincial libraries are partnering to promote “Born to Read” and “Little Ones Read,” which emphasize the importance of reading to infants and...
Due to inclement weather and road conditions predicted over the next 24 hours, Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services to please call ahead to confirm their appointment – or notify staff if they are unable to make the...
The information in this report informs a Public Health approach to Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in PEI.
Universally free flu shots and enhanced immunization programs for adults are two efforts aimed at urging all Islanders to get vaccinated against infectious diseases. Beginning this fall, Prince Edward Island will begin two initiatives to enhance the uptake of vaccination programs...