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PEI Respiratory Illness Summary 2023-2024 Season
2024-05-08
Week 18 – April 28 to May 4, 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...
Catastrophic Drug Program
2024-05-07
If the cost of your prescription medication is making it hard for you to pay other essential life expenses, you may qualify for coverage of certain medications through the Catastrophic Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You, your spouse, and dependents are eligible for this program if you meet ALL the...
COVID-19 Immunization Record
2024-05-07
Everyone who has received a COVID-19 vaccine in Prince Edward Island can access proof of their vaccine online or request a copy of their vaccine record through the COVID-19 Immunization Program. Immunization records include the date(s) of the COVID-19 vaccination(s) and the kind of vaccine(s)...
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...