Illness Prevention and Wellness
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What is the flu?
Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Most people who get the flu are ill for only a few days. Some people, such as the very young, elderly or those with chronic diseases, can get very sick and need to go to...
The PEI Cancer Treatment Centre offers a Tobacco Cessation and Relapse Prevention Program to help patients quit smoking. This program is available free of charge to both patients and caregivers of patients who smoke cigarettes, vape, or use other tobacco...
If you think you may have a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) or a Sexually Transmitted Blood-borne Infection (STBBI), you need to be seen by a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or a specially trained nurse.
STI and STBBI testing and treatment are...
There are many groups, organizations and individuals working across Prince Edward Island to help people just like you with your wellness goals. Here you will find helpful information about wellness programs, motivational stories about Islanders and other...
The Department of Health and Wellness recognizes the importance of health promotion to reduce reliance on the health system and positively influence healthier lifestyles and community well-being. The Wellness Grant program has been designed to support...