Illness Prevention and Wellness
What is the flu?
Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Most people who get the flu are ill for only a few days. Some people, such as the very young, elderly or those with chronic diseases, can get very sick and need to go to...
Prevention is an important part in reducing your risk in developing cancer. About one-third of all cancer can be prevented by:
eating well;
being active;
maintaining a healthy body weight; and
not smoking.
Smoking, obesity and physical inactivity are...
Healthy eating can be a confusing, emotional topic for many people. Fortunately, the province’s dietitians are available to offer Islanders good advice on food and health.
Diana MacLennan, a dietitian and diabetes nutrition educator with the Provincial...
The Prince County Hospital (PCH) is maintaining visitor restrictions through the weekend as patients and staff continue to experience symptoms of gastro-intestinal illness.
While some patients and staff have recovered from gastro-intestinal illness,...
Supporting Island families -
The Prince Edward Island government’s recent investment in a Concussion Awareness Program for Island youth is good news to the executive director of Sport PEI.
“Athletes and Coaches are becoming more aware that concussions...
The Tobacco Cessation and Relapse Prevention Program is for clients of the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you are a client of the Cancer Treatment Centre who:
currently uses tobacco and would like to...
If you think you may have a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) or a Sexually Transmitted Blood-borne Infection (STBBI), you need to be seen by a family doctor, nurse practitioner or a specially trained nurse.
STI and STBBI testing and treatment is...
There are many groups, organizations and individuals working across Prince Edward Island to help people just like you with your wellness goals. Here you will find helpful information about wellness programs, motivational stories about Islanders and other...
The Wellness Grant Program provides funding to support initiatives and projects guided by principles and strategies of health promotion in the following priority areas of the PEI Wellness Strategy (997 Kb):
Physical Activity and Reduction in Sedentary...