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Health PEI Annual Report 2023-2024
This Annual Report provides an overview of Health PEI's accomplishments, challenges, performance and financial results for 2023-2024.
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Health PEI Formulary Drugs for Oncology
The Health PEI Formulary Drugs for Oncology is a list of oncology medications that are funded by Health PEI through one of two funding channels:
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National Non-Smoking Week 2025: Helping Islanders to quit
National Non-Smoking Week, January 19 to 25, highlights the health risks of smoking and vaping and reminds Island residents of the support available to help them take meaningful steps toward a tobacco and vape-free life. The PEI Smoking Cessation Program supports Islanders at...
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Harm Reduction Services and Supports
What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is any evidence-informed intervention that helps reduce the risk of harms associated with a behaviour without requiring abstinence from that behaviour. Examples include naloxone kits (substance use), condoms (sexual health), seatbelts...
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Overdose Prevention and Response
Opioids are drugs that include prescribed pain relievers but also illegal drugs. Patients can benefit from opioids that are prescribed and used properly. When opioids are misused, they can lead to overdose and can be deadly. Highly toxic opioids like fentanyl may be put in...
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Healthcare system across PEI experiencing overcapacity and increased wait times
The healthcare system across Prince Edward Island is currently facing significant overcapacity resulting in limited bed availability. With the onset of the cold and flu season, healthcare facilities are anticipating an increase in patient volumes, which will further challenge the...
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Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals known for their stability and persistence in the environment, earning them the nickname "forever substances." First used in the 1940s, PFAS are highly resistant to degradation...
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Province introduces screen time guidelines
New screentime guidelines are now available to help encourage healthy screen use behaviours in Island schools. Following the ministerial directive on restricting cell phone use in schools, additional guidance has been developed to address technology use in the public school...
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Celebrating success in the journey to quit smoking
With this week being National Non-Smoking Week, it is the perfect time to celebrate those who've successfully quit tobacco and vaping and inspire others to do the same. Quitting is a journey and sharing success stories can be a powerful motivator. For Jamie Crawford, quitting...