January 20 – 26, 2019 is National Non-Smoking Week and Islanders are encouraged to join the Canadian wide movement to quit smoking and celebrate those who have successfully quit. “I want to encourage all Islanders who smoke to take the first step to become smoke-free,” said...
The province of Prince Edward Island has been officially named host of the 2023 Canada Winter Games. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Canadian athletes, their families, coaches and spectators to our Island shores in 2023,” said Health and Wellness Minister and Minister...
Annual Report for the Department of Health and Wellness for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.
An action plan to ensure seniors of Prince Edward Island lead active, engaged, independent, and productive lives in good health.
This document presents the 2015 summary results of the Provincial Infection Prevention and Control Program's Surveillance Data.
Islanders are encouraged to download the COVID Alert app, which is designed to let Canadians know that they may have been exposed to COVID-19, as the province goes live with notifications. “As Islanders continue through the ‘New Normal’ phase, the app is another tool that is...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new positive case of COVID-19, and announced the launch of a new COVID-19 alert system for the province. The individual is a man in his 20s. He is an Island worker (non-health care...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says continuing to follow public health measures is key as we continue to manage COVID-19 and look ahead to the ‘new normal.’ Islanders are reminded that they should only travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble for essential...
With the support of provincial wellness grants, community organizations continue to build a culture of wellness in communities across the Island. “Organizations who received wellness grants earlier this year are now seeing the fruits of their efforts in helping Islanders to...