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Government releases What We Heard report on PEI wellness and next steps
Government has released the What We Heard report summarizing public input on the Live Well PEI Consultation Paper, a significant step in developing a provincial action plan to improve wellness and prevent chronic disease in the province. The consultation paper, released in 2024...
Rental Accommodations Program
Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) work closely with tenants and property owners to ensure that minimum health standards in long term rental accommodations are met. Legislative authority for this program includes the PEI Rental Accommodation Regulations associated with the...
Eye exams for long-term and community care residents in Prince County
A new mobile optometry service will offer on-site eye exams for long-term and community care residents in western PEI, improving access to eye care. The provincial government awarded $37,580 from the Health Innovation Fund to Jessica Wood Optometrist Inc., a Prince County-based...
Bats and Rabies
Bats are considered one of the most commonly reported animals to have rabies. It is important to remember that not all bats have rabies, although, like all wildlife, it is important to admire them from a safe distance. Bats and Rabies in Canada How to keep bats out of your home...
Rabies
What is rabies? Rabies is an illness caused by the rabies virus. It affects the central nervous system of infected mammals, including humans. Once symptoms appear, it is almost always fatal. Rabies in Canada Fact Sheet - Rabies How is rabies spread? Rabies is spread through the...
Islanders can access free pelvic floor physiotherapy
The provincial government is funding a one-year pilot program through the PEI Physiotherapy Association to provide pelvic floor physiotherapy for Islanders that are under insured or have no insurance coverage. Nine physiotherapy clinics across the province with physiotherapists...
41 new physicians hired in 2024; Two new hires in 2025
PEI strengthens the healthcare system with 41 new physician hires in 2024, including 13 specializing in family medicine, helping to address the demand for primary care and reducing the number on the patient registry. So far in 2025, two new physicians have been hired with early...
Recipients of LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program
The provincial government is providing $136,000 in grants to support innovative projects that promote healthier communities and help prevent chronic diseases through community and school-based initiatives. This year, the 2024-2025 LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program is funding...