A new single point of access phone line for mental health and addictions services will make it easier for Islanders to find and receive appropriate and timely care. Islanders can access the mental health and addictions phone line at 1-833-553-6983. Mental health professionals...
A new training program will provide support for Islanders wanting to gain the skills and knowledge to work in health care settings across Prince Edward Island. The Healthcare Priorities program offers financial assistance for those seeking post-secondary training as Licensed...
The Health PEI Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Gardam as the permanent CEO for Health PEI. Dr. Gardam was recommended for the position by the Health PEI Board of Directors following a competitive search. Dr. Gardam has been Interim CEO of Health PEI since the...
Dr. Michael Gardam will take on duties as Health PEI’s acting CEO, beginning May 8. Dr. Gardam was recommended for the position by the Health PEI Board of Directors. In addition, he will continue to provide clinical oversight services as Health PEI’s Infectious Diseases...
A group of nurses with international credentials or Canadian credentials that required upgrading are getting the qualifications they need to work as registered nurses in PEI after completing a bridging program. The RN Bridging Program offered by the provincial government helps...
An agreement between the Province of Prince Edward Island and City of Summerside will provide the building site for a new community health centre. Under the arrangement, Summerside will purchase the land, located at 425 Granville Street, remove existing buildings and prepare the...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office is advising Islanders of a cluster of Hepatitis A infections across the country which have been linked to frozen mango products. The Public Health Agency of Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)...
Today, Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced the further easing of public health measures within the province as officials continue to closely monitor the presence of COVID-19 across the country. The following public health measures...
Free mental health services are available to those who work in the fisheries and aquaculture industries on PEI to help support their mental and emotional well being. The Fisher Assistance Program, and Aquaculture Farm Assistance Program offer fishers, crewmembers, their families...