There are five new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. Two of the individuals are in their 60s, one is in their 50s, one in their 40s and one in their 30s. Four of the cases are linked to travel outside of PEI. One case is a close contact of a previously announced case...
Opioids are drugs that include prescribed pain relievers but also illegal drugs. Patients can benefit from opioids that are prescribed and used properly. When opioids are misused, they can lead to overdose and can be deadly. Highly toxic opioids like fentanyl may be put in...
Enhancing the System of Care for Islanders Experiencing Complex Issues, release in July 2024, outlined several recommendations to improve the system of care for Islanders with complex needs who are experiencing homelessness. We would like to thank Carlene Donnelly, our Task Force...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Government of Prince Edward Island have entered into an agreement to help address the growing demand for qualified nurses in PEI. The agreement facilitates the delivery of Sask Polytech's Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada and Registered...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. One of the individuals is in their 60s, one is in their 30s and one is in their 20s. Two of the cases are related to travel outside of the province and one is a...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the province, and urges Islanders to follow recommendations to limit the potential number of cases and spread of the virus. The individual who tested...
PEI strengthens the healthcare system with 41 new physician hires in 2024, including 13 specializing in family medicine, helping to address the demand for primary care and reducing the number on the patient registry. So far in 2025, two new physicians have been hired with early...
Island residents can now receive three additional assessments through participating community pharmacies across Prince Edward Island. The permanent Pharmacy Plus PEI program now includes assessment for hormonal contraception, impetigo, and shingles. “Pharmacy Plus PEI provides...
Since the launch of Pharmacy Plus PEI six months ago, more than 21,000 Islanders visited their community pharmacists to access care for common ailments or renew eligible prescriptions. “Based on what we are seeing in the first six months, this program is proving to be successful...
Students training on Prince Edward Island for work as resident care workers can now have their tuition costs paid in full. In order to increase the number of trained people available to care for senior Islanders and others in care, the Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and...