Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new unrelated positive cases of COVID-19 for the province and urges Islanders to follow New Brunswick COVID-19 travel advisories. Both cases are men – one is in his 20s and one in his 40s...
For Tulio Vega, a student in Holland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, his assignment at Garden Home was more than just hands-on training, it was a life-changing experience. One moment in particular stands out for him. “There was...
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is warning Islanders of the presence of a highly potent opioid, fentanyl, in the province following an accidental overdose involving the drug. The Coroner reported an accidental overdose death involving fentanyl – a man in his 40s...
Operational and Care Service Standards for Private Nursing Homes are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI private nursing homes to meet provincial licensing requirements.
Premier Dennis King has announced that a four-day isolation will now be required for fully vaccinated travelers with a PEI pass arriving in Prince Edward Island. Due to rising case counts, the rapid spread COVID-19 (notably the Omicron variant) in the province, and the need to...
Thirteen Prince Edward Island community groups have received provincial government funding this year for projects that promote wellness and healthy living. The annual Wellness Grant program provides $50,000 to support community-led wellness initiatives that address pillars of...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced new changes to isolation requirements and the discontinuation of the PEI Vax Pass. “These changes are not a signal that COVID-19 is behind us, rather that we are taking steps to allow us to live sustainably with the...
As the summer season gets underway, and the high temperatures expected later this week, Islanders are reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones from heat-related illnesses. When temperatures are on the rise, it is important to stay informed and prepared to prevent heat...
A new cooking class is promoting nutrition in PEI’s Indigenous community by helping participants combine traditional dishes with modern methods. Melody Hyde, dietitian and health promotion coordinator for the Abegweit First Nation, delivered a program called Slow Cooked Dreams at...
When test results show elevated levels of bacteria in drinking water, the Department of Health & Wellness or Environmental Health may issue a “boil-water advisory” (BWA). Environmental Health recommends that you limit water exposure and practice due diligence with personal...