Prince Edward Island | Telehealth 811 now available to Islanders
The new 811 telephone service gives Islanders easy access to non-emergency health advice and information, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “By dialling 8-1-1 Islanders can talk to a...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Provincial flu vaccination program receiving high call...
Health PEI’s provincial flu vaccination program is receiving a very high volume of calls each day from Islanders wanting to make an appointment to get the flu shot. Since last week, the flu vaccination...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | New Collaborative Emergency Centre model ensures...
Prince Edward Island’s first Collaborative Emergency Centre, which begins operating this evening, will restore stable overnight emergency services to Western Hospital for the residents of West Prince,...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Funding approved, construction to start for Canadian...
Prince Edward Island will soon have a new provincial headquarters for Canadian Red Cross disaster operations and programs and services, thanks in part to support from the federal and provincial...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | New CEC ensures stable health care for West Prince
Amy Caulier was due for her night shift, but wasn’t feeling well and was unable to get in to see her family doctor. She knew she needed immediate medical attention for what she suspected was a very...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Enhanced ambulance technology means better care for...
Patients with a suspect heart attack now have more timely access to lifesaving interventions through new technology in Island ambulances, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Emergency...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Dedicated transfer ambo introduced and transfer fees...
The Prince Edward Island government is improving access to emergency care by eliminating the ambulance fee charged to patients transferred from one hospital to another, and introducing an ambulance...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Influenza confirmed in PEI
The first case of influenza for the 2013-2014 Prince Edward Island flu season has been laboratory confirmed, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. “Islanders are reminded to follow...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Ministers thank Islanders for storm response
An already rough winter – topped off by the biggest snowstorm of the season – has tested the dedicated individuals who work before, during, and after storms to provide vital services to Islanders....
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Cleanup begins after historic flooding, winter
Cleanup and damage assessment has begun following the worst combination of winter and spring weather in more than 40 years, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. “What...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Alarmed and Ready – Working smoke alarms save lives
Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire says Environment, Labour and Justice Minister Janice Sherry. “Fire Prevention Week takes place October 5-11 and this year’s theme is...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Traffic-related collisions, fatalities continue to...
Traffic-related collisions and injuries continue to decline despite the increasing number of drivers, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. “It is encouraging to see...
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Prince Edward Island #PEI | Minister Currie recognizes #Paramedic Services Week
The contributions and commitment of Island paramedics are very highly valued by Islanders, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “It takes a special person to become a paramedic,” said...
View ArticlePrince Edward Island | Music PEI calls for proposals for review and analysis
The Board of Directors of Music PEI are seeking Contracting Services in the form of proposals from qualified persons or firms to undertake a multi-phase review and analysis on Music PEI, leading to the...
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