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PEI WATERSHED ALLIANCE FORESTRY COMMITTEE- SUMMARY FOR CHARLOTTETOWN PUBLIC MEETING
PEI WATERSHED ALLIANCE FORESTRY COMMITTEE- SUMMARY FOR CHARLOTTETOWN PUBLIC MEETING
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Lyme disease in PEI
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans by a bite from an infected blacklegged (deer) tick ( Ixodes scaplularis). Ticks attach to the skin and feed on blood. A tick carrying Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria that can cause Lyme disease can transmit the disease...
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New funding for community-led initiatives to welcome and retain health care professionals
A new grant is available to help Island communities and organizations with initiatives to create a welcoming environment to attract and retain health care professionals. The Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals provides up to $2,500 for eligible projects...
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White Nose Syndrome on PEI
What is White Nose Syndrome? White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has devastated bat populations across much of eastern North America. During the winter months, the WNS fungus causes the hibernating bats to wake up and move around. Unfortunately this uses valuable...
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Government of Prince Edward Island sign program delivery agreement for internationally educated nurses
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Government of Prince Edward Island have entered into an agreement to help address the growing demand for qualified nurses in PEI. The agreement facilitates the delivery of Sask Polytech's Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada and Registered...
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A Family's Legacy of Compassionate Care: The Davies' Experience at PEI's Provincial Palliative Care Centre
When Ellen Davies Ward's mother, Eleanor Davies, was given a life-limiting diagnosis, Ellen knew her mother would be well cared for at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre in Charlottetown. Ellen worked with the not-for-profit organization Hospice PEI for more than 20 years. Her...
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New PEI license plates recognize contributions of paramedics
New license plates will recognize the invaluable and courageous contributions of paramedics in Prince Edward Island. The new paramedic license plate, available in English and French, features a red maple leaf and the Star of Life, a symbol commonly used to identify emergency...
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Home Care Referral Form
Complete and submit this referral form to your local Home Care office to access services. A referral can be made by yourself, your family, care provider, or family doctor. Services are provided based on assessed need for a defined period of time.
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Poverty Elimination Annual Report 2021-2022
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.