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The provincial government is taking steps to increase accountability and community engagement with the provincial health authority. Health and Wellness Minister Robert Mitchell today tabled amendments to the nine-year-old Health Services Act that outlines the administrative and...
The Health PEI Board Governance Policies define how the board conducts its business, rules, and practices.
With graduation approaching and new federal cannabis legislation coming into effect sometime this year, we sat down with veteran Bluefield High School counselor Jennifer Gillan to get some tips on how parents can talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol. Why is it important...
As the province begins to transition the governance model of the provincial health authority, the current Health PEI Board of Directors has decided to step aside. “It was unfortunate to receive the resignation of the board, however I respect their decision. I want to thank them...
On Advance Care Planning Day, Islanders are encouraged start the important and sensitive conversation about their own end-of-life care. Since 2012, April 16 has marked national Advance Care Planning Day in Canada. Last spring, Health PEI launched an online advance care planning...
Fifteen board and committee members from across the province will provide a strong public voice to ensure Islanders have access to high quality health care. Seven islanders have been appointed to form the new Health PEI Board of Directors and nine Islanders have been appointed or...
Let’s face it – most people don’t want to talk about sexually transmitted infections. But now the Prince Edward Island government is offering non-judgemental, confidential sexual health clinics each month, alternating between Summerside and Charlottetown. The clinics are open...
Supporting Island families - Sarah McKenna of Sherwood brought her infant daughter Emma home from the hospital on January 3. It was her first child and she had some questions about what to expect about vaccination and breastfeeding. Until newborns arrive with an instruction...
If you’ve ever lived on Prince Edward Island, you already know that the scenery and lifestyle are unrivaled. What you might not know is that being on a small Island can make a big difference in your career – especially in health care. There are in-demand positions available in...
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 Diabetes Program and...