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West Nile Will Arrive But Risks to Humans Expected to be Minimal
September 24, 2002

More than 50 dead crows, blue jays and ravens have tested negative for West Nile Virus in...

Health Ministers Focus on Healthy Living and Health System Renewal at Annual Meeting
September 6, 2002

Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that the annual meeting of...

Province Responds to E Coli Outbreak
August 27, 2002

Two twelve-year-old boys from PEI were admitted to hospital in Prince County this past weekend...

Souris Welcomes New Doctor
August 13, 2002

The Kings Health Region recently welcomed a new doctor to Eastern Kings. Dr. Damian Haworth...

Air Quality Advisory
August 8, 2002

Residents of Water Street in the west end of Summerside are advised by the Department of Health...

Primary Health Care Services to Be Enhanced in Eastern Kings
July 23, 2002

Health services will soon be enhanced in Eastern Kings through the expansion of the Eastern...

New Central Queens Family Health Centre Established
July 19, 2002

Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem advised today that Central Queens residents...

Provincial Government and Nurses' Union Reach Tentative Agreement
July 18, 2002

Premier Pat Binns and Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem expressed pleasure...

Report Indicates Islanders Have Good Access to Health Care
July 15, 2002

A report released today by Statistics Canada indicates that access to health care services...

Nursing Contract Conciliation Process Adjourned
July 12, 2002

Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem indicated this afternoon that the conciliation...

PUBLIC ADVISED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS FOLLOWING SMOKE WARNING
July 8, 2002

Dr. Lamont Sweet, the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health advised today that people...

Philip Jost Appointed CEO of West Prince Health Region
July 8, 2002

Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem and West Prince Health Region Board Chair...

Keith Dewar Appointed CEO of New Provincial Health Services Authority
July 3, 2002

Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem announced today the appointment of Keith...

Changing Your Name Now Easier and Less Costly
June 12, 2002

Recent amendments to the Change of Name Act now make it easier and less costly for Islanders...

PEI Tobacco Reduction Alliance Recognizes World No Tobacco Day
May 31, 2002

Friday, May 31, is World No Tobacco Day. The theme for 2002, "Tobacco Free Sports - Play...

Province to Monitor Dead Birds for West Nile Virus
May 21, 2002

Monitoring of dead birds for West Nile Virus will be carried out in Prince Edward Island again...

Health and Social Services System Restructuring to Support Strategic Plan Implementation
April 9, 2002

Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem announced a restructuring plan for the Health...

Premier Announces Target Dates for New MRI and Expanded Cancer Treatment Services
April 5, 2002

Premier Pat Binns announced today that new MRI services are expected to be operational at...

New Budget To Address Rising Health Care Costs, Improved Service Delivery, And New Facilities
March 27, 2002

The new Health and Social Services budget will address rising costs, increasing demand for...

Minister Ballem Expresses Condolences to Family of Nancy Lee
February 15, 2002

Health and Social Services Minister Jamie Ballem expressed condolences today to the family...

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