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“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... -
Island residents now have increased access to cataract surgeries, thanks to a partnership between local ophthalmologists, the Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI that will see thousands...
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PEI Child Benefit to support Island families starting January 2025
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News Release
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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News Release
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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News Release
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...
Connecting ATV trails in West Prince
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News Release
Friday, December 13, 2024
For the first time, a direct ATV trail will connect the communities of O’Leary and Tignish allowing ATV club members to access 15 km of unpaved, low-volume provincial roads.
The Province and the PEI ATV Federation reached a pilot road agreement to link together private trails, offering a seamless trip in West Prince.
“Pilot roads offer a...
Health PEI announces Phase 2 of System Transformation, focused on improved access to care
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News Release
Friday, December 13, 2024
Health PEI is moving to Phase 2 of the health system transformation with a clear focus on three key priorities: ensuring primary care access for all Islanders, improving access and flow to acute care services, and building a foundation for accountability and excellence.
The new phase of work builds on the work completed over the past six months...
Province invests in emergency response projects for rural communities
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Friday, December 13, 2024
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 community organizations with the opportunity to fund initiatives that strengthen rural community life in PEI, such as building renovations, emergency...