PEI Chief Public Health Office Strategic Plan 2016-2018
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) is a division within the government of Prince Edward Island’s Department of Health and Wellness.
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) is a division within the government of Prince Edward Island’s Department of Health and Wellness.
Better Access for Islanders to Mental Health And Addictions Services and Supports (2013) describes program enhancements in response to the provincial review completed in 2013.
The Provincial Health Plan: Building a Healthier Tomorrow, 2023-2028 sets a vision and path for the PEI healthcare system over the next five years.
The provincial government is expanding its RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) prevention programs to better protect Islanders who are most at risk of serious illness from the virus - infants and seniors. Starting this October, all infants will be eligible to receive Beyfortus®...
Below is a comparison of some of the key features of the glucose sensors available under the PEI Glucose Sensor Program. Dexcom (G6 and G7 sensors) Freestyle Libre (Libre 2 sensor and Libre 3 plus sensor) Medtronic (Guardian 3 and Guardian 4 sensors) How long does the sensor last...
For Dr. Michael Girsberger and Dr. Sandra Jadin, a site visit to Prince Edward Island was one of the most important determining factors for their decision to move to the Island. Despite the pandemic, this physician couple is among 40 physicians recruited to PEI in 2021. Dr...
Individuals who received their COVID-19 vaccine in Prince Edward Island can now access their immunization record through a secure, online self-serve portal. Starting today, anyone who was vaccinated in the province – either at a COVID-19 Immunization Clinic or at a partner...
Islanders who have not yet received their first dose of vaccine can now book appointments at 26 Island pharmacies, thanks to an increase in vaccine supplies. The Moderna vaccine is now available at 14 more Island pharmacies to anyone age 18 and over who has not already received...
Strengthening mental health services - Prince Edward Island’s $20 million health agreement with the federal government will better support Islanders in their communities and in times of crisis. Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Health and Wellness Minister Robert Mitchell joined...
It is against the law to smoke in a public place or work place in PEI. Also, smoking is not permitted in any vehicle while a child under age 19 years is present, even if a window, door, sunroof or roof is open and allows fresh air into the vehicle. For more information, refer...