The Department of Health and Wellness Business Plan 2025-2026 reflects planned initiatives in the Department of Health and Wellness over the 2025-2026 fiscal year, related to the Provincial Health Plan 2023-2028.
If you are a low-income family, you may qualify for the Family Health Benefit Drug Program which helps cover the cost of approved prescription medications for you and your children if they are under the age of 19 or under the age of 25 and a full-time student. Who is eligible...
The Prince Edward Island Immunization Program provides safe and effective vaccines that protect Islanders against some communicable diseases known as vaccine preventable diseases. Over the past 50 years the use of vaccines has prevented life threatening disease, disability...
A new mobile optometry service will offer on-site eye exams for long-term and community care residents in western PEI, improving access to eye care. The provincial government awarded $37,580 from the Health Innovation Fund to Jessica Wood Optometrist Inc., a Prince County-based...
Effective May 1, 2025, many insulin products and oral diabetes medications are eligible for full coverage under the National Pharmacare Program (NPP); see National Pharmacare Program for more information. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be eligible for coverage...
PEI will receive influenza vaccine supply in September and October. Immunizers in physician office/clinics, PHN, and Long Term / Community Care Facilities can submit 2025-2026 influenza vaccine orders to the Chief Public Health Office using the online form below. What do I need to provide with my order? With your initial request, you must acknowledge you have read and are able to comply with the Annual Influenza Policy which includes your commitment to report each influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the Public Health Act Immunization Regulations. How do I report vaccine...
If you are a resident in a government long-term care nursing home or manor, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Institutional Pharmacy Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for this program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug...
If you are age 65 or older, you are eligible for coverage of the cost of approved medications through the Seniors’ Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health Card...
Linking community AEDs with Emergency Health Services to help save lives The PEI Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry Program is a voluntary online registry database that allows individuals, organizations, and communities in Prince Edward Island to register their AED(s...
With this week being National Non-Smoking Week, it is the perfect time to celebrate those who've successfully quit tobacco and vaping and inspire others to do the same. Quitting is a journey and sharing success stories can be a powerful motivator. For Jamie Crawford, quitting...