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CT scan wait times now some of the shortest in the country
A computerized tomography (CT) scan is an important tool for proper diagnosis of many illnesses and injuries. In four short months, Gailyne MacPherson, director of Hospital Services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, along with staff, have dramatically decreased CT scan wait times from...
Living well with COPD
“They did everything they could to direct you through your disease and to help you manage it,” said Peter Sprague, who has been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, for more than 14 years. For those with a diagnosis, chronic diseases like COPD are part of...
Celebrating Family Literacy Day with free books for children
In recognition of Family Literacy Day, Premier Dennis King announced that his government will increase funding to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in PEI. “We are pleased to announce that we are increasing support to build quality children’s libraries in homes across...
Anti-Racism Microgrant funding available
Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to apply for the 2024 round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding to support community-led anti-racism projects. Funding will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous...
Atlantic Ministers of Agriculture unified in support for local farmers
Atlantic Canadian Ministers of Agriculture joined on PEI this week to discuss a variety of topics including trade, a strategic regional approach, and other initiatives that can benefit the future of agriculture in Atlantic Canada. Ministers discussed an Eastern Livestock Price...