The PEI Government is expanding insulin pump coverage so that all medically eligible residents who are living with type 1 diabetes, regardless of age, can get help with the costs for this treatment as of September 1. The PEI Insulin Pump Program provides financial assistance to...
The Insulin Pump Program helps eligible people living with type 1 diabetes with the cost of approved insulin pumps and supplies. Am I eligible for this program? You may be eligible to register in the Insulin Pump Program, if you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and: are a PEI...
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Health and Wellness has partnered with Saskatchewan Polytechnic to deliver the Registered Nursing Bridging Program (RNBP) to internationally educated nurses to update their credentials to meet the competencies set out by the College of...
The provincial government is launching a new Health Innovative Fund to help unlock opportunities and ideas that will strengthen the PEI health care system and improve access to care for Islanders. The Health Innovation Fund provides one-time financial assistance to new projects...
Services that provide ground transportation by stretcher, for persons who do not require medical oversight in Prince Edward Island, are required to be licensed under the Stretcher Transportation Act . Stretcher transportation services providers operate non-ambulance services in a specialized vehicle that meet the Stretcher Transportation Regulations that are equipped and staffed according to the Regulations. Licensing Stretcher Transportation Operators are required to apply for a license through the Registrar for Stretcher Transportation Services with the Department of Health and Wellness, in...
The groundbreaking physician services agreement drastically cuts the administrative burden on doctors allowing them to devote more time to treating Islanders thereby enhancing the overall quality of healthcare in the province. The new agreement reduces paperwork and simplifies...
Islanders are strongly advised to keep current on all vaccinations, particularly parents and caregivers, who should ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines schedule. This is increasingly important due to a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in PEI and across...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is introducing regulatory amendments to enhance healthcare across the province. The changes include adding a new nursing profession, registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), and allowing registered nurses (RNs) and RPNs who possess advanced...