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...
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. The main...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is encouraging those heading back-to-school to get tested for COVID-19 this weekend, if they are experiencing any symptoms. Additional Health PEI testing locations will be available for Island K-12 students, post-secondary...
Frequently Asked Questions for Insulin Pump Users [PDF | 198 KB] includes helpful advice on when to seek assistance from: your pump company your diabetes educator your nearest emergency department Sick Day Management on an Insulin Pump provides important points to remember if you...
COVID-19 testing availability and cough and fever clinic hours are changing across the Island starting August 1st. COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Borden: Open 7 days a week. 8-4:00pm Slemon Park: Drop in only. Monday and Friday 8-4:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday 8-12:00pm. Park Street...
Complete this application to apply for the Provincial Dental Care Program.
The program is designed to increase access to dental care for all low-income Islanders, including seniors and those receiving social assistance.
COVID-19 testing availability is changing across the Island, but testing sites remain open daily for those who need it. Testing sites in Montague and O’Leary will no longer be open. The Slemon Park testing site will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Park Street testing clinic...
Provides helpful advice to answer many of the common challenges with insulin pumps such as unexpected high or low blood glucose levels, site irritation, pain at insertion site etc.
Includes information to help guide insulin pump users on what to do if your insulin pump suddenly stops working or is temporary unavailable.