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One additional death related to COVID-19 and 10 in hospital
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one additional death related to COVID-19 and ten individuals hospitalized for COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual who died is in the age category of 80 years and above. There are 10 individuals in...
Province observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events recognizing the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation have been cancelled. The National Day for Truth and...
New videos and website help students strengthen their English skills
While many Island students were catching up on sleep over the winter break, Jennifer Holdway was busy getting ready for a new year at school. Holdway used her time off to create a website for her students at Stratford Elementary, where she works as an itinerant teacher—a teacher...
Two primary care access clinics added to provide additional options for accessing health care services
The province is expanding care for people who don’t have a primary care provider by opening two clinics for patients who cannot see a health care provider through virtual care because they require an in-person appointment. Since 2020, people without a primary care provider have...
Out-of-Province Medical Travel Support Program to include $100 Gas Card
P.E.I.’s Out-of-Province Medical Travel Support Program now includes a gas card for eligible Islanders travelling off-Island to receive specialized health care services. As of September 12, 2022, Islanders who receive travel support will get an ESSO gas card worth $100 as a...
Q and A with the Island's new Seniors Navigator – Melanie Melanson
How would you explain the role of Seniors Navigator to Islanders? I like to think of the Seniors Navigator role as a “one-stop shop” to assist seniors. I help seniors navigate programs, supports and services through municipal, provincial and federal government departments...
Now is the time for Island children to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Now is the right time for Island parents and guardians to make an appointment for their eligible children to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and reduce their child’s risk of severe illness if they come into contact with the virus. “COVID-19 is circulating in...