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COPD Program
2021-11-02
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term for multiple chronic respiratory diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
What can the COPD Program do for me?
The COPD Program can provide you with information, education and support on:
COPD prevention:
Smoking Cessation...
PEI Pharmacare Travel Supply Policy
2021-11-01
What is the PEI Pharmacare Travel Supply Policy?
PEI Pharmacare clients travelling outside of the province may be allowed to obtain up to 180 days of their eligible medication prior to leaving the province.
Am I eligible?
Clients with a valid PEI Health Card and who are enrolled in the following...
Family Medicine Residency Program
2021-10-26
The Family Medicine Residency Program is a two-year program that provides training in family medicine in Prince Edward Island to medical students who have completed their four-year medical degree. Once students enter the program, they are referred to as medical residents.
What can medical...
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Program
2021-10-26
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a free at-home monitoring program available to Islanders who live with heart failure or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
How can RPM help me?
If you have heart failure or COPD, you can:
learn to manage your chronic disease from...
Diabetes and caring for your feet
2021-10-22
When you have diabetes, foot care is very important.
How can diabetes affect my feet?
Too much glucose in your blood can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This can result in a loss of sensation, that is, you may not feel a foot injury, such as a blister or a cut. If unnoticed or...
Occupational Therapy (OT) for Preschool Children
2021-09-14
Preschool occupational therapy is offered to children from infancy until entry into kindergarten. Occupational therapy services are often initiated by a referral from a health care professional. However, anyone may make a referral, including parents.
Occupational therapy services may be offered...
Breastfeeding your Baby and Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI)
2021-09-09
Why should I breastfeed my baby?
Breastfeeding is the best method of feeding for infants. It provides nutrition, boosts immunity and benefits growth and development. Breastfeeding also allows you to enjoy a special bond with your baby, helps your body return to its pre-pregnancy condition and...
Period of PURPLE Crying® Program
2021-09-09
The Period of PURPLE Crying® is a prevention program to help educate parents and caregivers about normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking an infant.
When you have a baby, nursing staff at the hospital will give you a Period of PURPLE Crying® package (mobile app and booklet). This package...
Protecting Your Newborn Baby From Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
2021-09-09
What is Pertussis?
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the lungs and upper airway that is caused by a bacteria. The pertussis bacteria can be present in the nose and throat of people of all ages. It is spread easily by coughing, sneezing and close contact.
What are...
Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic
2021-09-09
The PEI Provincial Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic is located at the Polyclinic Professional Centre in Charlottetown. It serves as an outpatient clinic for individuals who have signs and symptoms of a recent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a non-disabling stroke...