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Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reports that wastewater collection for COVID-19 (SARS-Co V-2) testing has expanded surveillance to include Alberton, Souris and Montague. Wastewater sample collection began in Alberton on November 2nd and included Montague and...
Islanders now have better access to emergency care with expanded ambulance transfer services that will enhance the patient experience and relieve pressure on the health care system. In collaboration with Island EMS, two new-dedicated ambulance transfer units began operating...
As previously advised, as of 11:59 PM on November 30, 2022, the mandatory isolation requirement for COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island will be replaced with strong recommendations to protect yourself, and particularly those who may be at high risk of severe outcomes, from any...
Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced they are dropping the age of eligibility for the free shingles vaccine from 65 to 60 years of age starting immediately. “Lowering the age eligibility for the shingles vaccine program from 65 to age 60 will ensure that we can...
Construction of a new Mental Health and Addictions Emergency and Short Stay Unit – a first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada – is underway as part of an overall plan to build a more resilient mental health and addictions service in the province, making it easier and more convenient...
More than 1,200 Islanders accessed care during the first week of the program that offers health care at 48 community pharmacies making it a huge success across the province. The Government of Prince Edward Island launched the Pharmacy Plus PEI program on October 18, 2022...
New dedicated ambulance transfer units will hit the road this Fall to alleviate pressure on our ground ambulance system by providing non-urgent transfers by four dedicated units leaving more ambulances on the road to respond to emergency situations. A newly created class of...
The province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on cancer prevention and treatment as health officials develop a provincial cancer action plan for Prince Edward Island. The provincial government is committed to developing an action plan with goals that include...
Reaching out for help or support can be difficult for many people. It can be even more difficult for unpaid caregivers who regularly provide that help and support to others. “A primary caregiver might be a good support system themselves, but they still get burned out,” says...
Islanders have lined up to become resident care workers following an announcement by the provincial government that tuition costs will be paid in full for students in any Resident Care Worker training program on Prince Edward Island. Through the Resident Care Worker Support...