The province’s smoking cessation program has assisted over 1,700 Islanders in quitting smoking or using tobacco products over the last year. The PEI Smoking Cessation Program offers Islanders who are ready to quit using tobacco with a minimum of 12 weeks of nicotine replacement...
You may be eligible for coverage or cost assistance of approved medications and supplies if you meet the financial criteria, or if you have a medical condition identified in one of the following Drug Programs: Catastrophic Drug Program The Catastrophic Drug Program caps the...
This National Addictions Awareness Week, Islanders are encouraged to learn more about the supports and services offered across Prince Edward Island. PEI addictions services provides a wide range of programs for various forms of substance abuse and addiction, including alcohol...
Health PEI’s strategic plan outlines the organization’s direction and guides decision-making and activities over the next three years (2021-2024).
Heart and blood vessel problems can occur if you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels. What do my heart and blood vessels do? Your heart and blood vessels make up your circulatory system. Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your body. Your heart pumps blood carrying...
What are the kidneys? The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are connected to the bladder. They are located below the ribs near the back. What do the kidneys do? The kidneys have many different jobs, but one of the most important is to filter the blood, removing waste...
Nerve damage is a long-term complication of diabetes. If you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels over an extended period of time it can cause diabetic neuropathy (damage your nerves). What is neuropathy? There are two types of neuropathy: Peripheral – affects the feeling in...
Fourth Edition - Women in PEI : A Statistical Review 2020
This publication is the Annual Report for the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020.