Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. “It is extremely important that all Island residents and visitors get tested for COVID-19 as soon as they experience any symptoms of the virus, even if those...
Atlantic Premiers met today to renew their commitment to improving health care, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, and promoting a robust recovery for the region’s economy. Premier Blaine Higgs chaired the virtual meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, with Premier Dennis...
April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day, a day for Islanders to have a conversation about wishes and values for their future health care. This year’s theme is Advance Care Planning: An Essential Conversation for Everyone. Advance Care Planning is about having discussions...
The second session of the Sixty-sixth General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. The speech outlines a path forward for Prince Edward Island...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced new public health measures that will come into effect on December 24. “With record numbers of cases of COVID-19 in the last number of days and a record number of active cases in PEI, additional measures will be...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced the easing of some public health measures, effective immediately. “Given the declining number of active cases in PEI, the region and country, increased access to rapid tests, and limited community transmission, we...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced additional public health measures as Prince Edward Island reaches a record number of daily COVID-19 cases. “It is disheartening and disappointing that we have to put additional measures in place to slow the spread...
The Department of Health and Wellness is focusing health human resources on the COVID-19 response. With the recent rapid rise in cases, notably due to the Omicron variant, administration of booster shots of the COVID vaccine is the top priority. Delays in booking appointments for...
Islanders living with a chronic disease will continue to benefit from free lifestyle intervention programs. Over the last year, CHANGE and Exercise for Health, have been helping hundreds of Islanders living with or at risk of chronic disease through personalized exercise and...