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Islanders are being asked for their input on the 2020-2023 Health PEI Strategic Plan which will help improve healthcare across PEI in response to changing needs. Islanders will have an opportunity to contribute to the development of the new strategic plan through a survey...

Islanders looking to quit smoking now have access to additional supports, free of charge, through a new self-referral program. All Islanders who smoke or use other tobacco products, and are ready to quit, are eligible to participate. The Smoking Cessation Program covers the cost...

Phone lines at some Sherwood Business Centre offices are not working and this is impacting phone lines for some government services. Call the numbers below if you need assistance in the following areas: Housing services – (902) 888-8436 Child and Family Services - (902) 888-8100...

Islanders with breast cancer now have help to pay for Ibrance, a life sustaining drug which has been added to the provincial drug formulary effective immediately. Ibrance is a treatment option for people with metastatic breast cancer and is now available for eligible patients to...

Much more support is now available for Islanders who need to relocate outside the Maritimes for transplant surgery. Every year, several Islanders need to relocate outside the Maritime region to receive a life-sustaining transplant such as a new heart, heart-lung, single or double...

Flu season is almost here and Islanders are encouraged to get their free flu shot early to protect themselves and their loved ones. The vaccine for this year’s flu shots will be distributed free of charge throughout the province beginning next week at public health clinics...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Islanders will have the opportunity to learn more about breast cancer in Prince Edward Island at a free information session. Breast Cancer on PEI: An Island Check-Up Saturday, October 5, 2019. Hotel on Pownal, Pownal Lecture Room, 146...

Adult Islanders who are dealing with anxiety and nervousness have faster and easier access to help and supports through an online program. The new program, ICAN (Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness), educates adults about anxiety and gives them life-long skills to help deal with...

Patient privacy and staff safety will greatly improve as a result of renovations at Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) in Montague that start on Monday, September 16. Improvements will be carried out on the front entrance to ensure patient confidentiality when registering for...