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Pharmacare Formulary
The Pharmacare Formulary is a list of prescription medications and medical supplies approved for coverage through PEI Pharmacare.
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Seniors Health and Wellness Action Plan
Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health is Prince Edward Island's first ever Action Plan for seniors, near-seniors, and caregivers. The priorities and initiatives in the Action Plan will help Island seniors lead active, engaged, independent, and productive lives in good health...
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Gambling Support Line
Where can Islanders ask questions and get support? Call the PEI Gambling Support line toll-free at 1-855-255-4255 for FREE, confidential and dedicated telephone service. The phone line is available to all Islanders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is no time limit on...
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PEI Pharmacare Forms
For Medical Professionals Special Authorization Forms Ankylosing Spondylitis Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 113 KB] Crohn's Disease Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 190 KB] DPP-4 / SGLT2 Inhibitors Special Authorization Request Form [PDF | 190 KB] Enfuvirtide...
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Guide to the New Health Information Act
There is no information that is more in need of protection than personal health information (PHI). This is information about our bodies and minds. The health sector relies on the flow of PHI between health care providers in order to diagnose, treat, and care for Islanders. The...
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811 Telehealth
Dial 8-1-1 to access non-emergency health information. Dial 7-1-1 (TTY), if you are hearing impaired. What health information will I get by calling 8-1-1? A registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to answer your health questions over the phone and will: help you determine...
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Grants help groups build culture of wellness
Supporting Island families - Six Island community groups have received provincial government funding for projects that promote wellness – including the Brackley Women’s Institute. The institute’s “Stronger Together” program received one of the 2017-18 Wellness Grants from the...
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Register as an Organ and/or Tissue Donor
You can register your intent to donate your organs and tissues after death if you have a Health Card and are 16 or older. If you’re 15 or younger, your parent or legal guardian needs to complete the registration for you. You can change your mind at any time. Who can be an organ and/or tissue donor? While there are certain criteria that must be met to make sure the organs and tissues are safe to donate, your decision to register should not be based on whether you think you would be eligible or not. Research on the safety of organs and tissues for transplant is being done all the time and...
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Government hosts presentation on creating healthier communities
Supporting Island families - A free presentation will explore how staying healthy means more than just diet and exercise. All Islanders are invited to “Ensuring the Future Health of Our Children and Grandchildren…It Takes a Village,” on November 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the...
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Annual Report 2014-2015, Health and Wellness
Annual Report for the Department of Health and Wellness for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.