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Internal Long-Term Care Review 2021
This report is a 2021 internal review of PEI's public and private long-term care sector commissioned by the Department of Health and Wellness.
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An invitation to provide input on new Mental Health Act
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on the new draft Mental Health Act. The new act provides for the treatment, care and supervision of persons with a mental disorder while respecting their charter rights. It would replace the current Mental Health...
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Chief Public Health Officer releases 2021 report
The Chief Public Health Office has released the 2021 Chief Public Health Officer’s Report that provides a summary of the overall health of Islanders pre-pandemic. The 2021 report provides an update to the 2016 Chief Public Health Officer’s Report: Health for All Islanders and the...
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About Live Well PEI
Live Well PEI is a brand of the Health Promotion Unit, Chief Public Health Office in Prince Edward Island, situated within the Department of Health and Wellness. Live Well PEI shares educational information, resources, and events that support individuals and communities across...
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Islanders invited to provide input on Provincial Health Plan
Islanders are invited to share their input and ideas to help develop the 2022-30 Provincial Health Plan for the province. Island residents can participate in various ways including an online survey and consultation sessions. Meetings by invitation will also take place with...
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Public input sought on PEI’s prescription drug coverage
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on prescription drug coverage in order to help guide development and expansion of drug costs assistance under the Improving Affordable Access to Prescription Drugs project. The Improving Affordable Access to...
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New Health PEI program uses home-grown solution to support care for individuals at risk of falls
An innovative Canadian technology, intended to reduce the risk of falls, is now available locally through a commercialization project being conducted at Health PEI with support from the Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network. The program uses technology developed by...
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110 new cases of COVID-19 in PEI; Mass vaccine clinics will reopen in Charlottetown and Summerside on Monday; Outbreak at Miscouche Villa
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...
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Maintain Public Health Measures this Holiday Weekend
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, encourages Islanders to continue prevention measures learned over the last two years this holiday weekend, especially when attending events and gatherings. This is an important time for...
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Health Strategy for Women and Islanders Who Are Gender Diverse
Not everyone’s health needs are the same, the Prince Edward Island health care system should reflect that. Research from across Canada and on Prince Edward Island indicates that women and people who are gender diverse experience differences with regard to health outcomes...