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First week of Pharmacy Plus PEI huge success
More than 1,200 Islanders accessed care during the first week of the program that offers health care at 48 community pharmacies making it a huge success across the province. The Government of Prince Edward Island launched the Pharmacy Plus PEI program on October 18, 2022...
Construction underway on first-of-its-kind dedicated Mental Health and Addictions emergency services department
Construction of a new Mental Health and Addictions Emergency and Short Stay Unit – a first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada – is underway as part of an overall plan to build a more resilient mental health and addictions service in the province, making it easier and more convenient...
Survey seeks public input on cancer action plan
The province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on cancer prevention and treatment as health officials develop a provincial cancer action plan for Prince Edward Island. The provincial government is committed to developing an action plan with goals that include...
125 Resident Care Workers to be trained and receive free tuition this year
Islanders have lined up to become resident care workers following an announcement by the provincial government that tuition costs will be paid in full for students in any Resident Care Worker training program on Prince Edward Island. Through the Resident Care Worker Support...
An invitation to provide input on new Mental Health Act
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on the new draft Mental Health Act. The new act provides for the treatment, care and supervision of persons with a mental disorder while respecting their charter rights. It would replace the current Mental Health...
Islanders invited to provide input on Provincial Health Plan
Islanders are invited to share their input and ideas to help develop the 2022-30 Provincial Health Plan for the province. Island residents can participate in various ways including an online survey and consultation sessions. Meetings by invitation will also take place with...
External Panel appointed to examine the performance of long-term care during COVID-19 on Prince Edward Island
An external panel of experts and community leaders will undertake a study of the performance of Prince Edward Island’s public and private long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our long-term care sector showed great effort and resilience in responding to COVID-19...
References for the Provincial Health Plan Presentation
The following references are linked to the Provincial Health Plan 2022 Presentation. The International Federation of Medical Students. Health Systems. (2016). Retrieved from: https://ifmsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IFMSA_Program_Health-Syste… Canadian Institute for...
Provincial Health Plan 2022 Presentation
This document describes work-to-date on a Provincial Health Plan for Prince Edward Island, and provides context for upcoming Provincial Health Plan consultations.