Education and employment drew social worker Lorna Hutt to western Canada, but it was returning home to PEI that allowed her to use her skills among friends and family. Hutt is currently the manager of Community Mental Health and Addictions West, overseeing approximately 60 staff...
Contains information about the Lifestyle Triple P group program that is designed to support parents of overweight or obese children aged 5-10 years. It gives parents tips and tools to promote healthier family eating and to encourage kids to be more active.
Patients and families are invited to express compliments and complaints about health care services received throughout Health PEI.
Best Start is a voluntary in-home visiting program for families who face challenges and can benefit from additional support during a child's first three years. Public health nurses screen all newborns and their families across Prince Edward Island for the program within two weeks...
Home Together - Affordable Housing for PEI The province today announced that Habitat for Humanity is receiving $625,000 through the Housing Action Plan to build 25 homes that will make affordable home ownership a reality for more Island families. “We are pleased to invest in this...
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...
The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and ambulatory care services remain closed to the public until at least 12 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) following a fire in the boiler room early this morning. Patients with appointments will be...
Investing in social and recreational infrastructure where people can come together and stay active, builds dynamic, inclusive communities while creating good jobs that help grow the middle class. Today, the Honourable Lawrence A. MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Member...
The governments of Canada and PEI recognize that strategic investments in green and local wastewater infrastructure play a key role in supporting dynamic, healthy communities while improving residents’ quality of life and protecting the environment. Today, the Honourable Wayne...
Supporting Island families Investing in the well-being of children and youth through enhanced community and government collaboration, service navigation and advocacy will allow Island families to reach their full potential. The Government of Prince Edward Island has named Michele...