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More support for transplant patients relocated for long periods
Much more support is now available for Islanders who need to relocate outside the Maritimes for transplant surgery. Every year, several Islanders need to relocate outside the Maritime region to receive a life-sustaining transplant such as a new heart, heart-lung, single or double...
New breast cancer drug covered by the province
Islanders with breast cancer now have help to pay for Ibrance, a life sustaining drug which has been added to the provincial drug formulary effective immediately. Ibrance is a treatment option for people with metastatic breast cancer and is now available for eligible patients to...
Flu season is almost here - time to get your flu shot
Flu season is almost here and Islanders are encouraged to get their free flu shot early to protect themselves and their loved ones. The vaccine for this year’s flu shots will be distributed free of charge throughout the province beginning next week at public health clinics...
Foster Care Review Report 2019
A Report of the Provincial Foster Care Program Review Steering Committee of Prince Edward Island, along with a summary report.
Campaign reminds Islanders about dangers of driving impaired
Charlottetown Police Services has a new van wrapped in messages to remind Islanders about the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis and to help keep people safe. The new wrapped van warns Islanders that driving under the influence of cannabis is driving while...
Three government boards welcome new members
Islanders are making positive impacts to their communities through their continued engagement on agencies, boards and commissions. Twenty-two Islanders have been appointed and reappointed to three government boards in the month of September. “The many perspectives and solutions...
Islanders continue to drive strong economy, provincial surplus
A strong economy with high employment and good fiscal management have led to a $56.9 million surplus in the 2018-19 fiscal year for the Province of Prince Edward Island. “It is because of the strength of Islanders that we continue to experience a strong and healthy economy. It is...
Improving foster care for Island children
Recommendations to improve the provincial foster care program will benefit foster parents and the health and well-being of Island children in care. There are currently 80 foster families across the Island and approximately 200 children in care of the Province. A recent review of...