The United Way of PEI and the provincial government are recognizing February 11 as 211 Day, to increase awareness about how the 211 service can support Islanders. 211 is a free, confidential helpline that is available 24/7, every day of the year (including holidays) in 150+...
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...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a day to share information, learn more, discuss the issue of abuse of older adults, and become involved.
The Passport to Health provides helpful tips and tools for healthy living to reduce your risk of health problems that can lead to chronic disease.
Sexual Assault Awareness Week, September 20-24, is a time to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate people and communities on how to better respond to and prevent sexual violence. The PEI government is creating a strategy for a coordinated approach to prevent and...
Out of an abundance of caution and to slow the spread of the Omicron variant, schools across PEI will remain closed to students until at least Monday, January 10. “The health and well-being of our school community continues to remain at the forefront of all our decisions. This...
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement recognizing National Mental Health Week: “Today marks the beginning of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week and an opportunity to recognize how mental health affects all of us and...
In September 2011 at the Annual General Meeting of the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Medical Society, the Society passed a resolution asking for a retrospective epidemiological review of suicides in PEI.