Expanded coverage of optometry services is reducing the need for referrals to ophthalmologists, visits to family doctors, emergency departments and walk-in clinics. “Uptake has been excellent for this new program which allows optometrists across the province to screen for...
Beach Grove Home residents are getting more active thanks to new go!PEI programming for seniors. “Engaging in physical activity is important for Islanders of all ages, and even more so as we get older,” said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Getting moving for...
What are the Notifiable Diseases and Conditions and Communicable Diseases (NDCCD) Regulations? The NDCCD Regulations are pursuant to the Prince Edward Island Public Health Act and are intended to strengthen surveillance and the public health response to over 70 diseases and...
Operational and Care Service Standards for Community Care Facilities (Revised 2016) are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI community care facilities to meet provincial licensing require
With the support of provincial wellness grants, community organizations continue to build a culture of wellness in communities across the Island. “Organizations who received wellness grants earlier this year are now seeing the fruits of their efforts in helping Islanders to...
Data on ground ambulance coverage zones, ambulance response times, and the most common pre-hospital ambulance calls for 2015-16.
Several new physicians are taking up practice in Prince Edward Island this summer. “Continued access to family physicians and specialists is very important to Islanders and we are pleased to welcome five outstanding physicians who are beginning practice here this summer,” said...
The Chief Public Health Office and the Liquor Control Commission are encouraging Islanders to follow the Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. The guidelines were developed to help Canadians moderate their alcohol consumption and reduce...
The 2015-16 Season Influenza Summary provides information on PEI's influenza illness during the most recently completed season.
Special events include exhibitions, fairs, community festivals, seasonal holiday events, or similar events. Depending on the types of food being served at a special event, a food license may be required. All food service at special events must follow the Guidelines for Food...