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PEI Respiratory Illness Summary 2023-2024 Season
2024-05-01
Week 17 – April 21 to April 27, 2024
The surveillance period for the 2023-24 PEI Respiratory Illness Summary starts from August 27, 2023 (epidemiological week 35-2023) to August 24, 2024 (epidemiological week 34-2024). Surveillance weeks correspond to the Public...
Pharmacy Plus PEI Common Ailments and Conditions
2024-04-29
Pharmacists can help Island residents get the care they need in their neighbourhood.
Island pharmacists can assess and prescribe for the below list of common ailments and conditions:
acne (mild)
allergic skin rash
calluses or corns
canker sores
cold sores (oral)
cough
COVID-19 (Paxlovid...
Glucose Sensor Program
2024-04-25
Under the Glucose Sensor Program, eligible Islanders can buy glucose sensors at a reduced cost at pharmacies on PEI.
What is a glucose sensor?
Glucose sensors, often referred to as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) track glucose (i.e., sugar) levels throughout the day and night. Unlike a...
Insulin Pump Program
2024-04-24
The Insulin Pump Program assists with the costs associated with approved insulin pumps and supplies for children, youth and young adults up to age 25 who are living with type 1 diabetes.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for the program if you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and:
are under...
About the Mental Health Review Board
2024-04-03
The purpose of the Mental Health Review Board is to review cases involving individuals who are suffering from mental disorder or who are believed to be in need of treatment provided in a psychiatric facility or addictions treatment facility in the province, as outlined in the Mental Health Act....
PEI Pharmacare Forms
2024-04-02
For Medical Professionals
Ankylosing Spondylitis Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 113 KB]
Crohn's Disease Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 190 KB]
DPP-4 / SGLT2 Inhibitors Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 190 KB]
Enfuvirtide Special Authorization Request Form [PDF |...
Nursing Student Summer Employment (NSSE) Work Sites
2024-03-24
The following facilities and work sites may offer positions for students seeking summer employment through the Nursing Student Summer Employment Program. Please select from this list when completing the online application.
Note: The following list is based on 2024 applications and is subject to...
Nursing Job Opportunities at Health PEI
2024-03-21
Prince Edward Island has a range of health positions available for nurses and nurse practitioners.
Nurses make a valuable difference in the lives of Islanders whether it is providing care to patients in our Island hospitals, comfort to seniors in our long-term care facilities, or assistance to...
Food Premises Licensing and Inspection
2024-03-19
A valid licence is required to operate a food premises or to prepare and/or serve food to the public at any location in PEI. The licence expires each year on March 31st, except class 4 licenses, which do not expire. Apply for a Licence to Operate a Food Premises.
Environmental Health Officers...
Prince Edward Island Optimization of Scope of Practice for Health Care Professionals Grant
2024-03-18
Program Overview
The aim of this program is to support the health system in creating new pathways for health professionals to broaden their scope of practice through training and education. The Department of Health and Wellness, through the Health Innovation Fund, will provide grant funding to...