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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...
New Mental Health Structured Programming and Day Treatment facility unveiled; new programs announced for Islanders
Islanders will soon have access to more mental health treatments, clinical care and life skills development through the new Mental Health Structured Programming and Day Treatment facility. Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island and Health PEI jointly unveiled the new...
Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island continue work to improve access to medications for Island residents
No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI), highlighted...
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...
Three new cases of COVID-19 in PEI; vaccine update
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new cases of COVID-19 in the province. Two of the individuals are in their 30s and one is in their 20s. All three are contacts of previously reported cases and two are close household contacts related to the...
Public health measures eased further as COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues
Today, Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced the further easing of public health measures within the province as officials continue to closely monitor the presence of COVID-19 across the country. The following public health measures...
Talking about Cannabis with Teens
Cannabis - legal or otherwise - is a hot topic. Parents who provide their kids with balanced information about the effects associated with cannabis can help them make informed decisions. 1 Public safety and health protection, especially for children and youth, was a key priority...
Annual Report 2018-2019, Health and Wellness
Annual Report for the Department of Health and Wellness for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019.
Annual Report 2016-2017, Health and Wellness
Annual Report for the Department of Health and Wellness for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.