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The province quietly did away with doctor complements last fall, easing restrictions to recruit new physicians. But the Official Opposition raised concerns about how the move could impact rural health.

It may be possible to leverage a new federal pharmacare program to support people who require feeding tubes, says P.E.I. Health Minister Mark McLane.

Prince Edward Island has signed 23 new doctors already this year, a major increase from 2023.

The P.E.I. government finally released details on how it will address the shortage of long-term care beds on the Island, but it comes with a higher price tag for residents of the facilities.

A new lung cancer screening program was at the top of the list of requests by the Canadian Cancer Society to the P.E.I. government as part of budget consultations. But the province still hasn't put a date on when it plans to roll out a program.

Employers can request doctor’s note after 3 consecutive days of illness

Premier Dennis King promised in February over 50 new beds would be added to privately run homes within 30 days of being licensed. Now he says more details about those plans will be coming next week.

An online advertisement condemned by the province's finance minister has been removed from the Red Shores Racetrack and Casino website, as the province and company say they promote responsible gaming.

Health P.E.I. says patients in need of 'routine' MRIs or MRAs are not currently being booked at the Queen Elizabeth Hospita because technician staffing for the service is down by half.

Health care was at the centre of P.E.I. Premier Dennis King’s state of the province address Monday evening, and it included a promise to move long-term care patients out of hospitals and into more appropriate beds.