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Graphic accompanying a PEI Health Coalition story about child and family poverty on Prince Edward Island.

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March 5, 2026

Child Poverty on P.E.I. Shows Little Improvement

A new PEI report card shows more than 5,000 children still live below the poverty line, underscoring how poverty shapes health, housing stability, and child development.

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Empty family doctor waiting room with vacant chairs and a closed office door

Health Care News

March 7, 2026

PEI Doctors Leaving Over Contract Dispute, 4,500 Patients Affected

Three family physicians are resigning or retiring over how Health PEI is implementing a new Physician Services Agreement, leaving thousands without a primary care provider.

Image illustrating concerns from PEI health-care unions about privatization comments made by Health P.E.I.'s CEO.

Health Care News

January 31, 2025

Unions Challenge Privatization Remarks at Health P.E.I.

PEI health-care unions say recent committee remarks downplayed the risks of privatization and raised fresh concerns about the direction of public health care.