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Walk-in Clinics
2022-05-19
Walk-in clinics provide, non-urgent care, and are available to the public at various locations across the province. Mental Health Walk-in Clinics offer immediate mental health support to help with anxiety, as well as life events causing stress and other mental health issues. For, emergency care,...
Glucose Sensor Technology available for Islanders living with Diabetes
2022-05-18
A new program will help fund sensors that allow people with diabetes and their health care team better monitor their sugar levels. Over 15,000 Islanders live with diabetes, a chronic disease where the body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. On average, 860...
Drug Programs
2022-05-18
You may be eligible for coverage or cost assistance of approved medications and supplies if you meet the financial criteria, or if you have a medical condition identified in one of the following Drug Programs:, Catastrophic Drug Program, The Catastrophic Drug Program caps the amount of money you...
Glucose Sensor Program
2022-05-18
As of, June 1, 2022, a new program will be available for eligible Islanders to assist with the cost of purchasing glucose sensors at their local community pharmacy., What is a glucose sensor?, Glucose sensor technology, often referred to as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is a method to track...
Substance Use Harm Reduction Drug Program
2022-05-18
If you are an Islander seeking treatment for opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Substance Use Harm Reduction Drug Program effective, June 1, 2022, . , Am I eligible?, You are eligible for the program if you: • ...
New Long-Term Care assessment tool to provides better care plans for Islanders
2022-05-17
Health PEI is introducing a new digital assessment tool for older Islanders that will improve the way people are assessed for care needs as they age. The tool, called interRAI-HC, uses a digital platform that replaces the former paper-based system that has been in use on PEI for many years. The...
Glucose Sensor Comparison Chart
2022-05-17
Below is a comparison of some of the key features of the glucose sensors available under the Health PEI Glucose Sensor Program. Question Dexcom Libre Medtronic How long does the sensor last? 10 days 14 days 7 days Have high and low alerts / alarms? Yes Libre 2: Yes Libre 1: No Yes How often are...
Patient Registry Program
2022-05-16
The Patient Registry Program helps connect Islanders to a family doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients, whether you have just moved to Prince Edward Island or have relocated within the province., You should contact the patient registry if you:, do, not, have a family doctor or...