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Ambulance Response Times 2019-2020
Data on ground ambulance coverage zones, ambulance response times, and the most common pre-hospital ambulance calls for 2019-20.
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More drugs being covered by the province
Hundreds of Islanders now have help to pay for more prescription medications as six new drugs were added to the provincial drug formulary August 1. Drugs were added to the formulary to improve access for patients with arthritis, diabetes, COPD, lung cancer, heart failure and for...
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PEI Cannabis Survey is now live
Islanders over the age of 16 are invited to take part in the 2019 Cannabis Survey, available from now until September 16 at PEI Cannabis Survey. Participants will be asked about their attitudes towards cannabis, their current use of cannabis, and their knowledge of lower-risk...
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Island voices sought for seniors action plan council
Government is inviting Islanders to put their names forward to be part of a new council to help carry out the strategic priorities of the province’s health and wellness action plan for seniors, near seniors and caregivers. The Seniors Health and Wellness Action Plan was developed...
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Water safety programs to help protect Island youth
Canadian Red Cross water safety programs are an Island tradition and again this summer its day camps are helping children and youth improve their swimming, water safety, recreational boating skills, and environmental awareness. “Red Cross day camps have been a rich Island...
Survey on cannabis health and safety
With new cannabis products coming to market this year, government is working to ensure Islanders are properly informed and well educated. Recently, the Government of Canada announced amendments to their federal Cannabis Regulations, setting out the rules governing the legal...
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2018 PEI Cannabis Survey Report
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized cannabis for non-medical purposes. Non-medical purposes include recreational, social, spiritual, lifestyle, and other non-medical uses.
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Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health Action Plan Implementation Council
The Seniors Health and Wellness Action Plan addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by a changing population demographic. What is the function of the council? The implementation council shall: Champion and support collaboration to promote wellness and preserve health...
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Funding available for community wellness projects
Communities and organizations can now apply for provincial government funding for wellness initiatives that promote healthy living. This year the Wellness Grant program includes two different funding streams to help make it more accessible: the Community Catalyst Grant and the...