Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “Each year on December 3, we recognize the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities to celebrate the...
The next generation of PEI’s agriculture industry now has a new resource to help navigate supports that can help establish and grow farm businesses. Through Next Generation Farming PEI, the Department of Agriculture is offering new and young farmers across the province access to...
This document provides a framework to support teachers in the implementation of physical education curriculum in Grades 7 to 9.
This document provides a framework to support teachers in the implementation of visual arts curriculum in Grade 6.
The Prince Edward Island Government has entered into a one-year funding agreement to enhance allied health services for residents at private long-term care homes. A total of $800,000, from the Canada-Prince Edward Island Aging with Dignity Funding Agreement announced in March...
What is a Patient Navigator? Health PEI Patient Navigators are individuals who can help you and your family to access resources within the health care services, community support organizations and other resources regardless of where you live in PEI or where you are within your...
“Late in 2024 I spent two weeks in hospital. That’s where I heard about the Mental Health Intensive Day Program (MHIDP),” said Shawn MacIsaac, a paramedic with PTSD. “I thought it would be a good fit for me. It could allow me to learn some new coping skills, different types of...
Island residents can now access a new secure online service called MyPEI Account that gives them access to a variety of government supports digitally, including components of their personal health information. MyPEI Account is part of the Government of PEI’s initiative to...
What is a Patient Medical Home? A Patient Medical Home is a modern, team-based approach to primary care. It means you and your family have a regular primary care provider—such as a physician or nurse practitioner—supported by a team of healthcare professionals. This team may...
A new mobile optometry service will offer on-site eye exams for long-term and community care residents in western PEI, improving access to eye care. The provincial government awarded $37,580 from the Health Innovation Fund to Jessica Wood Optometrist Inc., a Prince County-based...