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Provincial Health Plan 2022 Presentation
This document describes work-to-date on a Provincial Health Plan for Prince Edward Island, and provides context for upcoming Provincial Health Plan consultations.
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Internal Long-Term Care Review 2021
This report is a 2021 internal review of PEI's public and private long-term care sector commissioned by the Department of Health and Wellness.
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Health Strategy released for women and Islanders who are gender diverse
A new strategy will benefit the health and well-being of women and gender-diverse people on Prince Edward Island. Following months of research and engagement, the Health Strategy for Women and Islanders who are Gender Diverse, outlines priority areas for addressing the health and...
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Awareness to Action: A Health Strategy for Women and Islanders who are Gender Diverse
Awareness to Action will shape work over 2022 to 2027 to improve the health and wellbeing of women and Islanders who are gender diverse.The Strategy identifies principles, priority areas, initiatives, indicators and a governance model.
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Masks no longer required on public transit as of June 3
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced that Prince Edward Island will no longer require masks to be worn on public transit for Islanders as of June 3, 2022. “It is very encouraging to see the daily number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and institutional...
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2021 Chief Public Health Officer’s Report – Fact Sheet: SMOKING
Smoking can lead to serious health problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
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Compendium of Research and Engagement Findings – Foundational work for the Health Strategy for Women and Islanders Who Are Gender Diverse
Compendium of Research and Engagement Findings – Foundational work the the Health Strategy for Women and Islanders Who Are Gender Diverse provides a summary of findings from the information gathering exercises and engagement activities during the development of 'A
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Substance use treatment medications to be covered under Canada-PEI prescription drug coverage
A suite of substance use treatment medications will be available, at no cost, to Islanders under the Canada-PEI Improving Affordable Access to Prescriptions Drugs initiative, which was announced in August 2021. Beginning June 1, Island residents receiving treatment for alcohol or...
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Paramedics honoured for service to Islanders
Paramedics who have put in demanding and stressful hours protecting the health of Islanders were honoured today at the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Exemplary Service Awards. Health and Wellness Minister Ernie Hudson joined paramedics and managers of Island EMS to recognize...