The healthcare system across Prince Edward Island is currently facing significant overcapacity resulting in limited bed availability. With the onset of the cold and flu season, healthcare facilities are anticipating an increase in patient volumes, which will further challenge the...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is introducing regulatory amendments to enhance healthcare across the province. The changes include adding a new nursing profession, registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), and allowing registered nurses (RNs) and RPNs who possess advanced...
An Integrated Health System Review in PEI.
Environmental health professionals work across Prince Edward Island each day to protect the health and safety of Islanders from disease and injury. Environmental Health Officers across Canada are being recognized as part of Environmental Public Health Week from September 20 to 24...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19. One of the cases, a female in her 20s, is linked to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The other, a woman in her 40s, is a close contact of a previously...
Strengthening Mental Health Services - A province-wide investment in mental health and addictions infrastructure will improve care for the one in ten Islanders who experience mental health and addictions challenges in their lifetime. As part of its 2019-20 capital budget released...
Feasibility Study on the PEI Early Childhood Education and Care System
Prepared by Kathleen Flanagan, November 2018
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week: "As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental Health Officers who play a critical role in promoting...
Beach Grove Home residents are getting more active thanks to new go!PEI programming for seniors. “Engaging in physical activity is important for Islanders of all ages, and even more so as we get older,” said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Getting moving for...