The provincial government is taking steps to increase accountability and community engagement with the provincial health authority. Health and Wellness Minister Robert Mitchell today tabled amendments to the nine-year-old Health Services Act that outlines the administrative and...
As the province begins to transition the governance model of the provincial health authority, the current Health PEI Board of Directors has decided to step aside. “It was unfortunate to receive the resignation of the board, however I respect their decision. I want to thank them...
Contaminated Sites on PEI - Presentation to Environmental Advisory Council
On today’s Family Doctor Day (May 18), the College of Family Physicians for Prince Edward Island (CFPPEI) is recognizing some of its best for 2018. Dr. Charles Duffy has been named the Family Doctor of the Year, the college’s highest honour that recognizes an outstanding family...
Stable, safe, adequate housing is a fundamental human need, and provides a foundation from which Islanders can achieve success in education, employment, community participation, and health.
Many factors contribute to poverty including age, gender, family structure, special populations, region of residence, employment, and the cost of accommodating a disability or health condition or raising children.
The French Language Services Act Annual Report is submitted by the Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs to the Legislative Assembly each fiscal year.
What is integrated pest management? Integrated pest management (IPM) is the combination of cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent, manage, and control pests (Figure 1). A pest is any organism that is harmful to humans or human concerns. They include weeds...