Student enrolment continues to grow in the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Faculty of Nursing through a collaborative partnership with the province to help address nursing shortages in the healthcare system. “There is a need to educate, recruit, and retain an increased...
Building on the success of the initial phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative, Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane, will carry out a second phase this October to meet with healthcare staff across the province, focusing on community healthcare. Last year, the...
Pharmacists can help Island residents get the care they need in their neighbourhood. Ask Your Pharmacist Island pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common ailments and renew eligible prescriptions. Participating Pharmacies Contact your local pharmacy today to schedule...
Public and private sector health care providers authorized to order a supply of COVID-19 vaccines from the PEI Chief Public Health Office. Any healthcare service administering the COVID-19 vaccine in PEI must comply with the COVID-19 Immunization Policy 2024-2025. What do I need to complete the online form? Provide identification and contact details for your clinic and the individual responsible for the care and control of the COVID-19 vaccine supply issued to you; Acknowledge that you have read and are able to comply with the COVID-19 Immunization Policy 2025-2026, which includes your...
After Hurricane Fiona hit PEI in the fall of 2022, many residents depended on community reception centres for heat, food, Internet, showers, and other services while they were without power. To help these centres support residents during future emergency events, the provincial...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA Albert Fogarty: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former MLA and my dear friend, Albert Fogarty. Albert was a dedicated public servant, educator, and...