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...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has released a report outlining its significant investments and progress in supporting Island children during their critical early years. The report Initiatives for Young Children in Prince Edward Island 2019–2024 details interdepartmental...
The Chief Public Health Office produces a report on provincially notifiable diseases and conditions for PEI each year. In previous years, the report was included in the Chief Public Health Officer’s Report which is released every 5 years, but the PEI Annual Report on Notifiable...
Eighteen new medications and expanded indications are being added to the Provincial Pharmacare Formulary and Health PEI’s Cancer Treatment Centre Formulary in early September. The new medications assist in treating six different types of cancer as well as various illnesses...
As the new school year approaches, Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office is reminding families to ensure their children’s vaccinations are up to date. Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious and potentially life-threatening...
A new mobile X-ray program is making diagnostic imaging more accessible by bringing services directly to residents in long-term care (LTC) homes across Prince Edward Island. The mobile service, currently offering chest X-rays, is being rolled out to all public and private LTC...
The Making the Connection Conference 2025 is Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday October 30, 2025 at the Rodd Royalty in Charlottetown PEI. This is an educational opportunity for individuals working to improve care of older adults in long-term care sponsored by the Department of Health and Wellness, Health PEI and the Nursing Home Association of Prince Edward Island. This year’s program will include interactive presentations on several important topics in long term care homes: Caring for residents with behavioral and psychosocial symptoms of dementia Balancing autonomy, rights and safety Ageism...
The provincial government has expanded diagnostic privileges for chiropractors as part of its ongoing commitment to improving access to diagnostic imaging and timely care for Islanders. “Chiropractors can now order and view X-ray results as part of their care for certain patients...
Abortion Services are offered in Prince Edward Island through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS) and out-of-province at the Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick and the QEII in Halifax, Nova Scotia. How do I access Abortion Services? Sexual Health, Options &...
Bullying is a severe and pervasive issue that can affect people of all ages, from childhood into adulthood. It is defined as repeated and intentional behaviour that aims to cause harm, distress, or humiliation to another person. This can be physical, verbal, social, or online...