12/24/2024
Dec 18, 2024 - PEI sees strong growth in healthcare workforce, boosting access to primary care for Islanders
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-sees-strong-growth-in-healthcare-workforce-boosting-access-to-primary-care-for-islanders
Dec 18, 2024 - Training and supporting more students than ever before to join our growing healthcare team
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/training-and-supporting-more-students-than-ever-before-to-join-our-growing-healthcare-team
Dec 17, 2024 - Recruiting more nurses to support PEI healthcare system
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/recruiting-more-nurses-to-support-pei-healthcare-system
Dec 16, 2024 - Free program to help Islanders quit smoking expands to pharmacies
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/free-program-to-help-islanders-quit-smoking-expands-to-pharmacies
Dec 13, 2024 - Health PEI announces Phase 2 of System Transformation, focused on improved access to care
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/health-pei-announces-phase-2-of-system-transformation-focused-on-improved-access-to-care
Dec 6, 2024 - Health PEI and local Ophthalmologists partner to address Cataract Surgery wait times
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/health-pei-and-local-ophthalmologists-partner-to-address-cataract-surgery-wait-times
Nov 25, 2024 - Government supports student placement at two private long-term care homes
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/government-supports-student-placement-at-two-private-long-term-care-homes
Nov 20, 2024 - Physiotherapists with additional training can order X-rays
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/physiotherapists-with-additional-training-can-order-x-rays
Nov 13, 2024 - Health PEI welcomes new associate physicians and physician assistant
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/health-pei-welcomes-new-associate-physicians-and-physician-assistant
Nov 12, 2024 - Three specialist physicians hired in first week of November
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/three-specialist-physicians-hired-in-first-week-of-november
Oct 23, 2024 - Pharmacy Plus PEI program marks two-year anniversary
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pharmacy-plus-pei-program-marks-two-year-anniversary
Sept 26, 2024 - Continuing the conversation, Minister launches phase two of Focus on the Frontline
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/continuing-the-conversation-minister-launches-phase-two-of-focus-on-the-frontline
Sept 26, 2024 - Educating more RNs at UPEI to support the healthcare system
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/educating-more-rns-at-upei-to-support-the-healthcare-system/
Sept 16, 2024 - Free shingles vaccine program expanded to include Islanders 50 and over
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/free-shingles-vaccine-program-expanded-to-include-islanders-50-and-over
August 30, 2024 - Expansion of PEI Insulin Pump Program
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/expansion-of-pei-insulin-pump-program/
August 22, 2024 - New $2 Million Health Innovative fund launched to improve access to care for Islanders
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-2-million-health-innovative-fund-launched-to-improve-access-to-care-for-islanders/
August 14, 2024 - New agreement with physicians gives them more time for patient care
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-agreement-with-physicians-gives-them-more-time-for-patient-care/
August 13, 2024 - PEI expands nursing roles to improve healthcare access
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-expands-nursing-roles-to-improve-healthcare-access/
August 13, 2024 - PEI leads nation by recognizing family medicine as standalone specialty
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-leads-nation-by-recognizing-family-medicine-as-standalone-specialty/
August 8, 2023- New five-year deal with physicians will lead to better access to care for Islanders and give PEI a competitive edge in recruitment and retention
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-five-year-deal-with-physicians-will-lead-to-better-access-to-care-for-islanders-and-give/
August 6, 2024- Internationally educated nurses eligible for bursary
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/internationally-educated-nurses-eligible-for-bursary/
July 31, 2024- Province launches Marion L. Reid tuition grant to support students in healthcare-related studies and increases George Coles Bursary
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-launches-marion-l-reid-tuition-grant-to-support-students-in-healthcare-related-studies/
July 24, 2024- 32 new physicians hired in first half of 2024: Mid-year update on physician hiring
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/32-new-physicians-hired-in-first-half-of-2024-mid-year-update-on-physician-hiring/
July 23, 2024- Virtual Hallway improves access to specialists, decreases waiting lists
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/virtual-hallway-improves-access-to-specialists-decreases-waiting-lists
July 15, 2024- New benefit provides financial support to primary caregivers
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-benefit-provides-financial-support-to-primary-caregivers
July 10, 2024 - Allied Health Professionals eligible for recruitment incentive
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/allied-health-professionals-eligible-for-recruitment-incentive
June 21, 2024- Task Force named to improve services for Islanders with complex needs
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/task-force-named-to-improve-services-for-islanders-with-complex-needs
May 29, 2024- New funding for community-led initiatives to welcome and retain health care professionals
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-funding-for-community-led-initiatives-to-welcome-and-retain-health-care-professionals
May 10, 2024- Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Government of Prince Edward Island sign program delivery agreement for internationally educated nurses
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/saskatchewan-polytechnic-and-government-of-prince-edward-island-sign-program-delivery-agreement
May 7, 2024- New paramedic initiatives aimed at reducing ED visits and improving access to care
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-paramedic-initiatives-aimed-at-reducing-ed-visits-and-improving-access-to-care
April 10, 2024- PEI invests almost $25 million in long term care
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-invests-almost-25-million-in-long-term-care
April 9, 2024- Age restriction removed for pharmacist assessment of uncomplicated UTIs
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/age-restriction-removed-for-pharmacist-assessment-of-uncomplicated-utis
Feb 26, 2024- New grant supports training for health care professionals
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-grant-supports-training-for-health-care-professionals
Feb 23, 2024- Province’s first-ever mental health and addictions emergency department ready to open
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/provinces-first-ever-mental-health-and-addictions-emergency-department-ready-to-open
Feb 6, 2024- New Primary Access clinic opens in Montague.
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-primary-access-clinic-opens-in-montague
December 8, 2023- New housing in Alberton supports people with mental health, addictions
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-housing-in-alberton-supports-people-with-mental-health-addictions
November 6, 2023- Hundreds of nurses and care support workers hired across the province
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/hundreds-of-nurses-and-care-support-workers-hired-across-the-province
November 3, 2023- Province recruiting physician assistants to join health care system
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-recruiting-physician-assistants-to-join-health-care-system
October 19, 2023 - Long term care review identifies recommendations for enhancement
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/long-term-care-review-identifies-recommendations-for-enhancement
October 12, 2023 - PEI expanding safe use of Biosimilars
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-expanding-safe-use-of-biosimilars
October 4, 2023 - Prescribe IT, integration with Health PEI EMR Program ushers in a new era of health care in Prince Edward island
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prescribeitr-integration-with-health-pei-emr-program-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-health-care-in
October 4, 2023 - Island residents covered under PEI drug programs can now receive up to a 90-day supply of more medications
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/island-residents-covered-under-pei-drug-programs-can-now-receive-up-to-a-90-day-supply-of-more
September 20, 2023 - Health PEI creates navigator position to support caregivers and families of children with complex needs.
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/health-pei-creates-navigator-position-to-support-caregivers-and-families-of-children-with
September 18, 2023 - Health care services added to Access PEI
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/health-care-services-added-to-access-pei
August 16, 2023 - Improving affordability and accessibility of medications in Prince Edward Island
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/improving-affordability-and-accessibility-of-medications-in-prince-edward-island
August 15, 2023 -Free tuition available for licensed practical nursing and paramedicine students
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/free-tuition-available-for-licensed-practical-nursing-and-paramedicine-students
July 10, 2023- New common ailments and conditions added to Pharmacy Plus PEI
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/new-common-ailments-and-conditions-added-to-pharmacy-plus-pei
June 15, 2023 - Associate Physicians and Physician Assistants added to health care system
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/associate-physicians-and-physician-assistants-added-to-health-care-system
June 14, 2023 - Government reimburses Island nurses for language proficiency test
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/government-reimburses-island-nurses-for-language-proficiency-test
June 13, 2023 - PEI launches peer-to-peer virtual consult platform, improving access to specialist care
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-launches-peer-to-peer-virtual-consult-platform-improving-access-to-specialist-care
June 9, 2023 - P.E.I. moves to lower hiring hurdles for international nurses
https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/pei-moves-to-lower-hiring-hurdles-for-international-nurses-100862777/
June 9, 2023 – CRNMPEI announces a new model of Internationally Educated Nurse registration coming in the Summer of 2023.
https://crnpei.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Press-Release-June-9-2023.pdf
June 2, 2023 - More than 1,000 Islanders benefit from Substance Use Harm Reduction Drug Program
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/more-than-1000-islanders-benefit-from-substance-use-harm-reduction-drug-program
May 31, 2023 - Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announce Drug Plan changes coming into effect on June 1, 2023 ($5 co-pay)
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/governments-of-canada-and-prince-edward-island-announce-drug-plan-changes-coming-into-effect-on
May 1, 2023 - PEI to benefit from Atlantic Registry physician licensing partnership.
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-to-benefit-from-atlantic-registry-physician-licensing-partnership
