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Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement after having a call with Santa Claus to confirm arrival plans: “This morning, I had the privilege of speaking with... -
“One thing I love about the Community Health Engagement Committee (CHEC) is they’re not stuck on all the things that are wrong with the health care system or all the challenges,” said Ryan Fahey,... -
The PEI Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada (TRNC) program celebrates the graduation of 34 internationally educated nurses who are now equipped to help address the nursing shortage in PEI. ... -
A provincial government investment of more than $3.3 million is helping 35 rural community organizations strengthen emergency response to keep residents safer. The Rural Growth Initiative provides... -
Evangéline, Prince Edward Island – The building designs for the new education centre in Évangéline were unveiled today. This new centre will replace the school damaged by Hurricane Fiona and will be...
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Top library picks of 2024
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Monday, December 30, 2024
In 2024, PEI Public Library Services continued to serve Island residents by offering a diverse range of reading materials and programs that promote learning, creativity, and community connection.
Island residents borrowed a total of 634,042 library materials, with “None of This Is True” by Lisa Jewell being the most borrowed book of the year. PEI...
Premier King Confirms Santa’s Arrival Plans for PEI
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News Release
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement after having a call with Santa Claus to confirm arrival plans:
“This morning, I had the privilege of speaking with Santa Claus as he made final preparations for his Christmas Eve journey. Santa assured me that his sleigh is in perfect condition and that the...
KCMH emergency room temporarily suspending Saturday hours starting January 11
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Monday, December 23, 2024
The Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) will be temporarily suspending emergency services on Saturdays beginning January 11 due to staffing challenges.
The KCMH Emergency Department (ED) is experiencing a shortage of staff at a time when demand for emergency services is increasing. Pausing these services will allow Health PEI to stabilize the...
PEI Child Benefit to support Island families starting January 2025
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Beginning in January 2025, eligible Island families will receive up to $360 per child annually through the PEI Child Benefit (PEICB) to help with the costs of raising children.
“This benefit represents an annual investment of nearly $5 million into PEI children. It will provide families with financial support to assist with the costs of...
Ryan Fahey: A lifelong passion for health and wellness
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
“One thing I love about the Community Health Engagement Committee (CHEC) is they’re not stuck on all the things that are wrong with the health care system or all the challenges,” said Ryan Fahey, eastern chair of the CHEC. “They want to help find solutions.”
CHECs provide regional input to the Minister of Health and Wellness and to Health PEI...
Team PEI Joins Team Canada to Foster Stronger Ties with the United States
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Building on the momentum from the Council of the Federation meeting in Toronto, Ontario, earlier this week, Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, announced several initiatives to help foster stronger ties with the United States of America going into 2025.
A special Cabinet Committee on U.S. Relations has been established to engage...
PEI sees strong growth in healthcare workforce, boosting access to primary care for Islanders
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The 2023 State of the Health Workforce report released this week by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows significant growth in Prince Edward Island’s healthcare workforce, particularly in nurse practitioners (NP) and family physicians, outpacing national trends.
Over the last decade, the number of NPs in PEI has grown at...
Training and supporting more students than ever before to join our growing healthcare team
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Island students continue to receive tuition support for healthcare training to strengthen the healthcare system in Prince Edward Island.
The Resident Care Worker Support Program, Licensed Practical Nurse and Paramedic Support Program, and the Marion L. Reid Grant offer financial assistance to Island students for their training. In return,...
Recruiting more nurses to support PEI healthcare system
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The PEI Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada (TRNC) program celebrates the graduation of 34 internationally educated nurses who are now equipped to help address the nursing shortage in PEI.
Since May 2024, the rigorous 14-week TRNC program, has been a key initiative in educating internationally educated nurses to integrate into the PEI...
Free program to help Islanders quit smoking expands to pharmacies
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Monday, December 16, 2024
Islanders who want to quit smoking can now access nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) and prescription smoking cessation medications directly from their local pharmacy, making it easier and more convenient to get the help they need.
The PEI Smoking Cessation Program, a provincial government initiative, covers 100 per cent of the cost of NRT...