As part of its mandate, the Department of Social Development and Seniors, in collaboration with the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat, provides the Seniors’ Secretariat grant funding program to ensure that eligible organizations have opportunities to apply for funding for projects that...
National Non-Smoking Week, January 18-24, is a reminder that quitting smoking is one of the most important steps people can take to protect their health and they don’t have to do it alone. The provincial government encourages anyone who is ready to quit smoking or vaping to use...
The Dementia Specialty Team (DST) helps Islanders living with dementia and their care partners. The team is led by two occupational therapists who are part of the Provincial Geriatric Program. They collaborate with the geriatricians and nurse practitioners to provide a...
Why is Health PEI asking me to update my information? We want to make sure the information we have is accurate so we can match you or your household with a family doctor or nurse practitioner as efficiently as possible. Even if nothing has changed, confirming your details helps...
Before or during an extreme weather event, pay attention to local media broadcasts and follow instructions from local officials. For regular updates throughout weather events, follow reliable information sources such as local media, Environment Canada, and provincial government...
The Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division produces brochures, pamphlets and guides to help people identify plants and animals, collect and use wild products and gain a better understanding of the natural world. The following links contain pdf's of selected guides and brochures...
You need a PEI Health Card to use services at hospitals and other public health care facilities in Prince Edward Island without being charged. Pharmacists also use your health card to record your medications in the PEI Drug Information System. Apply for a PEI Health Card Renew...
The Skilled Worker Stream may be utilized for talent recruitment outside of Canada, if the Prince Edward Island Employer has received authorization from the Office of Immigration prior to issuing a job offer. With approval, a Work Permit Support Letter would be provided for the...
The Eye See…Eye Learn Program provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed. Who is this program for? To qualify for the Eye See…Eye Learn Program, the child must: be enrolled in or eligible to be...