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Smoking legislation is improving the health of Islanders
April 5, 2013

A recent study published in the scientific journal, PLOS ONE, states that in the first five...

Community health meetings in Charlottetown and Summerside
April 3, 2013

The Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI have added two additional meetings on...

Community meetings scheduled to discuss health system enhancements
March 28, 2013

To ensure Islanders have the opportunity to learn more about recent health care system enhancements...

Better Access, Better Care for all Islanders
March 19, 2013

Better Access, Better Care means improving access to health care in Prince Edward Island by...

Keep vaccinations up to date
March 15, 2013

Islanders are advised to ensure that they and their family’s vaccinations are up to date,...

Two new medications will be available through Pharmacare Program
February 14, 2013

Government is pleased to add two new medications to the Prince Edward Island drug formulary...

Two new anesthetists fulfill provincial complement
February 12, 2013

With the successful recruitment of two new anesthetists to the health care system, the province...

Minister congratulates Special Olympians
February 8, 2013

Welcome home and congratulations to our World Champion Special Olympic athletes, says Health...

Rotavirus vaccine decreasing infection and hospitalization in Island children
February 1, 2013

The introduction of the Rotavirus vaccine has significantly reduced the rate of infection...

Prince Edward Island Vital Statistics is working to streamline their processes
February 1, 2013

Within the coming months, it is anticipated that certain Vital Statistics applications and...

Province fills surgical complement at Prince County Hospital
January 31, 2013

The addition of Dr. Robert McKay to the province’s surgical staff will help improve services...

Take the Get go!-ing Winter Challenge
January 31, 2013

Take the Get go!-ing Winter Challenge to increase your weekly physical activity during the...

Minister challenges the accuracy of the latest CIHI Report
January 23, 2013

The latest CIHI report (Canadian Institute for Health Information) which appears to show that...

Island children benefit from Active Start program
January 22, 2013

Active Start programming across the province provides the foundation necessary to foster a...

Islanders working together to create tobacco-free facilities
January 21, 2013

Island communities, with the help of Recreation PEI, are working hard to ensure our recreation...

Island Special Olympians preparing for the World Games
January 17, 2013

Team Canada will have four representatives from Prince Edward Island at the Special Olympics...

Island athletes shine on the world stage
January 14, 2013

This has been an incredible week for Island athletes, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug...

Expansion to QEH day surgery department and its support services will reduce wait times
December 5, 2012

Renovations and expansion to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s (QEH) day surgery department and...

Expanded roles for health providers will increase access to care
December 4, 2012

Allowing more health-care professionals to make the best use of their training will increase...

Province introduces Family Medicine Sponsorship Program
November 30, 2012

A new program developed by the Department of Health and Wellness will guarantee 15 new family...

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