Islanders are encouraged to take part in a new survey on substance use, knowledge and attitudes that will help shape the future of public health in the province. The anonymous survey will be available throughout the month of October and is open to residents aged 16 and older to...
A province-wide Mobile Mental Health Response Service is now providing support to Islanders who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Islanders experiencing a mental health crisis can call the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line at 1-833-553-6983 where a mental health...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced the province’s first hospitalization related to COVID-19. “The rates of hospitalizations and ICU admissions are increasing across the country, so it is not surprising that PEI has reported its first hospitalization...
Following mediation, the Department of Health and Wellness, Health PEI, and the Medical Society of Prince Edward Island have agreed on the accountability framework for Longitudinal Family Medicine (LFM) in PEI. All parties of the agreement affirm their appreciation for the...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 110 new cases of COVID-19. These new cases are still under investigation and contact tracing is underway. There have been 2,573 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. There will be an update on recoveries and...
Ministerial mandate letters outlining the strategic priorities of departments to enhance the transparency and accountability of government. Minister of Agriculture Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Trade Minister of Education and Early Years Minister of Environment...
The public is invited to take part in a community engagement session hosted by the PEI Department of Health and Wellness and the Community Harm Reduction Steering Committee on February 8 to discuss the Overdose Prevention Site located at 33 Belmont Street, Charlottetown. "A...
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, encourages Islanders to continue prevention measures learned over the last two years this holiday weekend, especially when attending events and gatherings. This is an important time for...
Community health and social service organizations on PEI are now certified in The Brain Story, an in-depth course about the science of brain development. A core component of the Brain Story Certification is the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), or trauma in...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed a cluster of three new positive cases of COVID-19. The individuals are three males in their 20s. The cases are currently under investigation and contact tracing is underway. The investigation...