Islanders continue to demonstrate their sense of community and share their expertise by becoming involved in provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. There were 41 people appointed to nine government boards in June, July and August. “We are thankful for Islanders...
For Dr. Michael Girsberger and Dr. Sandra Jadin, a site visit to Prince Edward Island was one of the most important determining factors for their decision to move to the Island. Despite the pandemic, this physician couple is among 40 physicians recruited to PEI in 2021. Dr...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 110 new cases of COVID-19. These new cases are still under investigation and contact tracing is underway. There have been 2,573 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. There will be an update on recoveries and...
The province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on cancer prevention and treatment as health officials develop a provincial cancer action plan for Prince Edward Island. The provincial government is committed to developing an action plan with goals that include...
Islanders identifying as women now have increased access to day programming and residential treatment to support their recovery from addiction and substance use with the new Extended Addictions Care facility opening. The new facility opened on June 1 and replaces Lacey House...
The Chief Public Health Office's PEI Hypertension Trends Report 2019 provides information on the current state of hypertension (HTN) in PEI.
Prince Edward Island has extended coverage for the Cystic Fibrosis medication Trikafta for eligible children six years of age and older. “Patients with cystic fibrosis and their families have advocated for provincial coverage of Trikafta. In November 2021, Prince Edward Island...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 225 new cases of COVID-19 and 195 new recoveries as of 8:00 am on Friday, January 14, 2022. These new cases are still under investigation. There are currently 1,994 active cases of COVID-19 and there have been 3,861...
This report identifies affordable and adequate housing, emergency shelter, supportive housing, transportation, daytime support, addictions and mental health, coordination and communication, and data collection as gaps affecting homeless individuals in the Prince County.
Islanders now have better access to emergency care with expanded ambulance transfer services that will enhance the patient experience and relieve pressure on the health care system. In collaboration with Island EMS, two new-dedicated ambulance transfer units began operating...