Bats are considered one of the most commonly reported animals to have rabies. It is important to remember that not all bats have rabies, although, like all wildlife, it is important to admire them from a safe distance. Bats and Rabies in Canada How to keep bats out of your home...
Even the most trustworthy pets may react instinctively by biting or scratching in certain circumstances. Use these prevention strategies to protect yourself and your family: Spay or neuter your dogs and cats. This may reduce aggression. Keep your dog on a leash when in public...
What is rabies? Rabies is an illness caused by the rabies virus. It affects the central nervous system of infected mammals, including humans. Once symptoms appear, it is almost always fatal. Rabies in Canada Fact Sheet - Rabies How is rabies spread? Rabies is spread through the...
The provincial government is funding a one-year pilot program through the PEI Physiotherapy Association to provide pelvic floor physiotherapy for Islanders that are under insured or have no insurance coverage. Nine physiotherapy clinics across the province with physiotherapists...
PEI strengthens the healthcare system with 41 new physician hires in 2024, including 13 specializing in family medicine, helping to address the demand for primary care and reducing the number on the patient registry. So far in 2025, two new physicians have been hired with early...
If you require HIV medication, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the HIV Drug Program. Am I eligible for HIV treatment medication? You are eligible for the program if you are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a...
If your child has been diagnosed with a proven growth hormone deficiency, or with Turner syndrome, he or she may be eligible for coverage of approved growth hormone supplements through the Growth Hormone Drug Program. Is my child eligible? Your child is eligible for the program...
If you have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, you may be eligible for coverage of approved prescription and non-prescription medication costs through the Cystic Fibrosis Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you have: are a PEI resident as defined by...
If you have received an organ or bone marrow transplant, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Transplant Anti-Rejection Drug Program. Am I eligible? You may be eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost...
If you require treatment for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Sexually Transmitted Infection Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if have been: diagnosed with a sexually...