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2024-09-26
Pharmacists can help Island residents get the care they need in their neighbourhood.
Ask Your Pharmacist
Island pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common ailments and renew eligible prescriptions.
Participating Pharmacies
Contact your local pharmacy today to schedule...
Approved Food Safety Training Programs
2024-12-19
The PEI Department of Health & Wellness recognizes certain food safety training programs as equivalent to the National Guidelines for Food Safety Training Programs in the Food Retail and Food Service Sectors.
The following food safety training programs have been deemed acceptable under Section...
Training and supporting more students than ever before to join our growing healthcare team
2024-12-18
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...
PEI sees strong growth in healthcare workforce, boosting access to primary care for Islanders
2024-12-18
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...
Recruiting more nurses to support PEI healthcare system
2024-12-17
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...
Free program to help Islanders quit smoking expands to pharmacies
2024-12-16
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...
Pharmacy Plus PEI Frequently Asked Questions
2024-12-12
Pharmacies participating in the Pharmacy Plus PEI program can assess for certain common ailments and conditions and prescribe some medications. You can find answers to frequently asked questions about the program here:
Who is eligible for the program?
All residents of PEI with a current health...
Department of Health and Wellness Business Plan 2024-2025
2024-12-10
The Department of Health and Wellness Business Plan 2024-2025 reflects planned initiatives in the Department of Health and Wellness over the 2024-2025 fiscal year, related to the Provincial Health Plan 2023-2028.
Health PEI and local Ophthalmologists partner to address Cataract Surgery wait times
2024-12-06
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 of patients treated in the new, state-of-the-art Cataract Outpatient Clinic in Charlottetown. ...
Ankylosing Spondylitis Special Authorization Request Form
2024-12-05
Special authorization request form to be completed by your physician or diagnosing specialist.
Retailer Changes for the Sale of Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Devices (Vaping Products)
2024-12-04
The three main changes to the Act and Regulations are:
The age to purchase tobacco or an electronic smoking device has changed from 19 to 21 years of age. However there will be a transition period where individuals who turned 19 years of age before March 1, 2020 will still be...