The influenza vaccine for this year’s flu shots has arrived in Prince Edward Island and Islanders are encouraged to get their flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones. “In our efforts to minimize the impact of the flu in Prince Edward Island, we are proud to provide...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new positive case of COVID-19, and announced the launch of a new COVID-19 alert system for the province. The individual is a man in his 20s. He is an Island worker (non-health care...
The Ronald McDonald House in Halifax is a home away from home for children and their loved ones who visit the IWK Health Centre for treatment. The Province of Prince Edward Island is pleased to share that they will be contributing $1.25 million to the construction of a new Ronald...
Childhood Immunization Coverage in PEI at Grade 1 entry, Grade 6, and Grade 9 for the 2018/2019 school year.
Prince Edward Island is honoring September as Arthritis Awareness Month and celebrating with the addition of a new rheumatologist. Dr. Stephen Morais began caring for Island patients earlier this month at his Charlottetown office. “Dr. Morais is highly skilled and qualified and...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new positive case of COVID-19 in province. The individual is a woman in her 20s, who travelled internationally to Prince Edward Island for work that is non-health care related. She has...
Operators of private long-term care or community-care facilities must notify the Department of Health and Wellness within 24 hours of a significant event. Significant-event notification must be submitted using the online form and will be the only avenue for significant event notification starting April 1, 2021. IMPORTANT You will receive a confirmation email to the email address entered on this electronic submission form. Please retain a copy of the email as it includes your submission ID number. What information is required on the notification? You must provide as much information about the...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says continuing to follow public health measures is key as we continue to manage COVID-19 and look ahead to the ‘new normal.’ Islanders are reminded that they should only travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble for essential...
Every day environmental health professionals are working across Prince Edward Island to proactively protect the health and safety of Islanders from disease and injury. Environmental Health Officers are being recognized all over Canada as part of Environmental Public Health Week...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 11. One is a woman in her 30s, an essential worker (non-health care related) who travelled internationally. The other...