Every spring, farmers across PEI head back into the fields to plant a new crop that will provide top quality food and drive our local economy – but what is not discussed is the toll farming can take. To coincide with our local planting season, as well as Mental Health Week in...
As respiratory illness season ends, Health PEI is lifting the mandatory masking policy in all its facilities. Monitoring data from Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office show the positivity rate for influenza testing is well below five per cent, the national benchmark...
As respiratory illness season continues into May, Health PEI reminds the public its mandatory masking policy is still in effect. Members of the public, visitors, and partners in care must wear a mask while in a Health PEI care facility. “Our staff have been getting a lot of...
Physician Services Agreement between the Medical Society of PEI, the Government of PEI and Health PEI from April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2029 that establishes a Tariff of Fees and other systems of payment for health services.
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as well as expanded access to blood glucose test strips. The federal and provincial...
A change in policy permits parents or legal guardians to register their child’s wishes to be an organ and tissue donor on the intent to donate registry. Previously, the registry applied only to Island residents aged 16 and older who wished to register their intent to donate...
Community Paramedic Response Units (CPRUs) have responded to more than 1,000 low urgency medical calls since they were introduced last May. This has resulted in fewer unnecessary transports to the emergency department (ED) and more than 275 scheduled follow-up visits for patients...
If you are on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, you can travel outside of PEI with careful planning. If you are planning a vacation or other travel, let your health care team know as soon as possible (preferably two to three months in advance). They can be a valuable resource...
Enhancing the System of Care for Islanders Experiencing Complex Issues, release in July 2024, outlined several recommendations to improve the system of care for Islanders with complex needs who are experiencing homelessness. We would like to thank Carlene Donnelly, our Task Force...