Student Well-being Teams (SWT) offer drop-in clinics for high school students at several high schools. Student Well-being Team drop-in clinics provide students with short-term support to discuss challenges such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-harm, sexual health...
The Department of Health and Wellness and PEI’s Chief Public Health Office are developing a 5-year provincial wellness action plan under the brand LIVE WELL PEI with the tagline: Together We Can. Islanders can help form the action plan by giving their input through an online...
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024. Over 550 symptomatic...
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...
Agenda for the Health PEI Annual General Meeting on October 28, 2024.
Island residents now have increased access to cataract surgeries, thanks to a partnership between local ophthalmologists, the Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI that will see thousands of patients treated in the new, state-of-the-art Cataract Outpatient Clinic in...
Transformation Office update presented at the Health PEI Annual General Meeting on October 28, 2024.
The Mental Health and Addictions Emergency Department will open next week to Islanders needing urgent mental health, addiction and substance use care and clinical support in times of crisis. The new $9.5 million facility is the first of its kind in the province and in Atlantic...
Health PEI is moving to Phase 2 of the health system transformation with a clear focus on three key priorities: ensuring primary care access for all Islanders, improving access and flow to acute care services, and building a foundation for accountability and excellence. The new...