The Born to Read program is an early childhood literacy initiative that promotes the joy of reading to babies and toddlers. How do parents participate in this program? Parents of newborns on Prince Edward Island are given a free Born to Read package during their regular wellness...
“I aspire to be a lifelong learner and to make a difference in the lives of Islanders,” said Colleen Parker, Western Chair of the Community Health Engagement Committee (CHEC). The role of the CHEC is to informally gather information and considerations from the public, respecting...
Prince Edward Island’s Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete roadmap for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Island residents. Building Resilience: Climate Adaptation Plan includes action items to support vulnerable...
Accessing ambulance services in Prince Edward Island Ground ambulance services (emergency and non-urgent) are provided by Island EMS across the province 24/7/365. Dial 9-1-1 to request an ambulance in an emergency. Dial 1-877-660-6644 to book an ambulance for non-urgent transport...
Should I go to a walk-in clinic? Walk-in clinics provide non-urgent care at locations across the province. If you’re sick, call your family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider) first. If you don't have a family doctor, visit a walk-in clinic nearest you or if you...
Do I need to have my drinking water tested? It is generally recommended that homeowners using drinking water from their own well should get their water tested for bacteria at least once a year and should have a chemical analysis of their well water done when a new well is first...
MyHealthPEI shows vaccination information that are digitally recorded in PEI’s Immunization Registry. The PEI Immunization Registry was created in 2016 to keep a digital record of vaccines administered in different health care settings across the province. On this page: What...
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...
The governments of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia have renewed an agreement that secures priority access to seats in additional high-demand programs at Dalhousie University for students from PEI. This renewed agreement reflects a continued commitment to interprovincial...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office has confirmed two cases of measles on the Island. These are the first reported cases since 2013. The affected individuals are adult residents of PEI who traveled together to an area within Canada where outbreaks are ongoing. Both...