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He helped make a more inclusive Island
Ash Arsenault knew he was a boy even though he was born a girl. Four years ago, at 23, he saved his money to pay for a surgery that was the first step in making his body feel like his own. Since then Arsenault has advocated for transgender Islanders and was part of a group that...
Billy (the horse) offers unique palliative care support
As a regular at the Charlottetown Driving Park, Kerry McKenna grew up loving the excitement of harness racing. Now 58, the Charlottetown resident still loves horses – but enjoys them at a slightly slower pace. McKenna is living with brain cancer and is a day-patient at the...
New tools help Islanders get immunized
Getting vaccinated at any age provides the best, longest-lasting protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. PEI's childhood immunization rates have been consistently among the highest in Canada, but rates for adults are well below national targets. The province’s Chief...
New mental health walk-in clinic opens in Montague December 6
Strengthening mental health services A new mental health walk-in clinic in Montague will improve access to mental health services for Islanders in Kings County. Located at the Community Mental Health Office (126 Douses Road), the clinic will be open Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m...
Recognizing our family physicians
On today’s Family Doctor Day (May 18), the College of Family Physicians for Prince Edward Island (CFPPEI) is recognizing some of its best for 2018. Dr. Charles Duffy has been named the Family Doctor of the Year, the college’s highest honour that recognizes an outstanding family...
Island students now among Canada’s best in reading, math, science
Performance of Prince Edward Island’s Grade 8 students in reading, math, and science has moved from among the lowest to among the highest in Canada, according to a national assessment released today. The Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP ) 2016 indicates that more Island...
Wellness grants helping Islanders to live healthy
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...
Islanders to benefit from a modernized mental health and addictions system
Strengthening Mental Health Services - A province-wide investment in mental health and addictions infrastructure will improve care for the one in ten Islanders who experience mental health and addictions challenges in their lifetime. As part of its 2019-20 capital budget released...
Colorectal cancer awareness month: Regular screening reduces risk
March’s national colorectal cancer awareness month is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to talk about the importance of early detection. Screening using the FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) Kit is recommended every two years for those of average risk who are 50...