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News before 1996 is not available online.
Government is inviting Islanders to put their names forward to be part of a new council to help carry out the strategic priorities of the province’s health and wellness action plan for seniors, near seniors and caregivers. The Seniors Health and Wellness Action Plan was developed...
Canadian Red Cross water safety programs are an Island tradition and again this summer its day camps are helping children and youth improve their swimming, water safety, recreational boating skills, and environmental awareness. “Red Cross day camps have been a rich Island...
Communities and organizations can now apply for provincial government funding for wellness initiatives that promote healthy living. This year the Wellness Grant program includes two different funding streams to help make it more accessible: the Community Catalyst Grant and the...
National Immunization Awareness Week runs April 20 – 27, 2019 to recognize the important role vaccines play in preserving and protecting public health. PEI’s Chief Public Health Office urges Islanders to ensure their immunizations are all up-to-date as it is the best way to...
In honour of “The Logan Boulet Effect” and to raise awareness on the importance of organ and tissue donation, Green Shirt Day will be recognized on April 7and 8 across Prince Edward Island. All Islanders are encouraged to wear a green shirt on April 7 and 8 and register to be a...
Supporting Island families New mental health and gambling resources will be available at public libraries across the province to offer self-help support and guidance to Islanders and their families. Both the Mental Health and Gambling Support Kits are a collection of resources to...
Supporting Island families The province is strengthening the nursing workforce to benefit Islanders by hiring more nurses under a new incentive program, increasing the number of nurse practitioners, and providing a new program to help internationally educated nurses to practice...
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and health professionals are urging Islanders to educate themselves about the benefits of early screening for this quiet disease. Colorectal cancer does not always display obvious symptoms, especially in early stages, but free testing is...
For years organizations like Inclusions East in Montague, Community Inclusions in O'Leary and Tremploy in Charlottetown have been helping Island residents with intellectual challenges find rewarding work in their community. Now, a new video series will show just how valuable...
Many people who smoke are looking for a way to quit. A new program from the Canadian Cancer Society aims to help people replace their bad habit with some healthy habits. The Cooking to Quit program, launching February 2019 in Stratford and Summerside, provides smokers with...