Murray MacPherson knew he and his mother couldn’t care for his father by themselves. Diagnosed with dementia, 82-year-old Scott MacPherson had been in the hospital for 41 days with a bladder infection and related issues. It was only because of Health PEI’s home-care initiatives...
Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating well-paid, middle class jobs. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in infrastructure that will make it easier and safer to move...
The health and wellness of Island seniors is a top priority for the provincial government that a historic new action plan will help to enhance. The province today (May 24) released the first-ever Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health: A Provincial Action Plan for Seniors, Near...
The 43rd edition of the Annual Statistical Review gathered data from provincial government departments, the private sector and Statistics Canada to provide a socio-economic snapshot of Prince Edward Island in 2016.
The Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award recognizes a Health PEI employee working in long-term care who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to person-centred care philosophy.
Thirteen Prince Edward Island community groups have received provincial government funding this year for projects that promote wellness and healthy living. The annual Wellness Grant program provides $50,000 to support community-led wellness initiatives that address pillars of...
Supporting Island families Islanders will be able to remain safely and independently in their homes for as long as possible with the help of three new home-care initiatives being developed. The programs are aimed at decreasing patients’ length of stay in hospital; decreasing re...
Frail Island seniors living in Queens County can now receive in-home support for their complex health needs. A nurse practitioner has been hired to support the expansion to Queens County of the Caring for Older Adults in Community and at Home (COACH) program. The expansion is...
Fifteen board and committee members from across the province will provide a strong public voice to ensure Islanders have access to high quality health care. Seven islanders have been appointed to form the new Health PEI Board of Directors and nine Islanders have been appointed or...
Hon. Heath MacDonald, Minister of Finance delivered the budget address to the Legislative Assembly of PEI on Friday, April 6, 2018. Mister Speaker, it gives me great pleasure and pride to rise today to present an economic and fiscal plan for Prince Edward Island in the coming...