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More medication coverage for Islanders
Provincial drug coverage is increasing to reduce the copay eligible Islanders spend on many prescription medicines and to expand access to the Catastrophic Drug Program and the High Cost Drug Program. These changes will happen through the federal-provincial Improving Access to...
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Community Care Facilities and Private Nursing Homes
The Department of Health and Wellness is responsible for inspecting and licensing of Community Care Facilities and Private Nursing Homes in the province pursuant to the Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Act. What are the care facility options in PEI? The two main care...
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Islanders invited to take part in survey about Pharmacy Plus PEI program
Island residents over the age of 18 are invited to take part in the anonymous online Pharmacy Plus PEI survey available until March 10, 2023. Survey participants will be asked about the types of services they received and where they received them. The information gathered will be...
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Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Announce Drug Plan Changes Coming into Effect on July 1, 2023
PEI to improve catastrophic drug coverage program to make medication more affordable and accessible No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible decision every day. As...
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Free meningitis vaccine available to post-secondary students living in residence
The eligibility of the Meningococcal B (Men-B) vaccine program for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is expanding to include more higher risk individuals. Beginning April 2023, the Men-B vaccine (two doses) will be available to students attending a post...
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Pregnancy Loss
The loss of a pregnancy can be devastating and painful for individuals, their partners and their families. It is a time when you may need comfort and emotional support. You may feel numbness, confusion, shock, sadness, exhaustion, disbelief, anger, fear, guilt, regret and even...
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Additional COVID-19 booster dose guidance for individuals at high risk of severe illness
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, encourages individuals in PEI who are at high risk of severe illness to receive an additional COVID-19 booster dose to book an appointment if it has been 6 months since their last dose (and 3 months since a COVID-19 infection)...
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Islanders encouraged to receive bivalent COVID-19 booster dose
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, encourages individuals in PEI who have not received a bivalent booster dose to book an appointment if it has been 6 months since their last dose (and 3 months since a COVID-19 infection). On January 20th 2023, the National...
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Ministerial Mandate Letters
Ministerial mandate letters outlining the strategic priorities of departments to enhance the transparency and accountability of government. Minister of Agriculture Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Trade Minister of Education and Early Years Minister of Environment...