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New five-year deal with physicians will lead to better access to care for Islanders and give PEI a competitive edge in recruitment and retention
This week, Prince Edward Island doctors signed a historic five-year Physician Services Agreement with the Government of Prince Edward Island and Health PEI. The new agreement represents a $188.3 million investment in physician services over the five years and a strong emphasis on...
Internationally educated nurses eligible for bursary
A new bursary for internationally educated nurses to cover fees associated with coming to work in Prince Edward Island is aimed at helping to eliminate financial barriers and draw more nurses to the province. The Internationally Educated Nurses Bursary Program will provide up to...
32 new physicians hired in first half of 2024: Mid-year update on physician hiring
PEI gains momentum in the first half of 2024 with 32 new physician hires, bringing valuable expertise and enhancing medical care for Islanders. Between January 1 and June 30, 2024, PEI signed agreements with 32 new physicians; 15 of those physicians have already started...
Free naloxone kits now available in Island pharmacies
Free naloxone kits are now available at participating community pharmacies across Prince Edward Island through a partnership between the Provincial Government, PEI Pharmacists Association and the PEI College of Pharmacists. Naloxone is a fast-acting medication used to temporarily...
Tentative Agreement reached between PEI physicians, Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI
Health and Wellness Minister, Mark McLane; Health PEI CEO, Melanie Fraser; and Medical Society of Prince Edward Island President, Dr. Krista Cassell issued the following joint statement regarding the Tentative Agreement reached this week: “We are delighted to announce that the...
New benefit provides financial support to primary caregivers
Islanders with a high likelihood of admittance to long-term care may qualify for a new benefit that would enable them to stay in the comfort of their home while receiving ongoing care from a primary caregiver. The At Home Caregiver Benefit offers financial assistance to a primary...
Government releases Digital Health Strategy
A new strategy will guide investments in secure digital health technologies and improve the use of health information in PEI over the next five years to help build a healthier future for Islanders. The Digital Health Strategy 2024-2029 aligns with the Provincial Health Plan and...
Digital Health Strategy
The Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI have developed a five-year Digital Health Strategy to improve the availability and use of health information to build a healthier tomorrow for Islanders and to invest in secure digital health technologies. What is digital...
Digital Health Strategy
The Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI have developed a five-year Digital Health Strategy to improve the availability and use of health information to build a healthier tomorrow for Islanders and to invest in secure digital health technologies.