Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Health and Wellness

Organization Description
List of Services

Provides oversight to health services in the province in accordance with the Health Services Act.

Oversees the following divisions of the provincial government:

Chief Public Health Office
Emergency Health Services
Finance and Corporate Management
Health Policy and Programs
Minister's Office
Senior's Health
Sport Recreation and Physical Activity
Strategic Initiatives

Note: Delivery of health services is managed by Health PEI.

Shaw Building, 4th Floor North, 105 Rochford Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
English
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/health-and-wellness
depthw@gov.pe.ca

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811 Telehealth Service

Registered nurses are available 24-hours a day to answer health questions over the phone and will:

Help you determine whether you require emergency or non-urgent medical attention
Provide current, reliable information related to your health issue
Offer helpful guidance about health services available in the province
Website provides useful information about when to call 911 vs 811

At Home Caregiver Benefit

Provides financial support to older adults living at home with ongoing care needs to pay for their unpaid caregiver. A primary caregiver could be a family member, friend, or neighbor. To enroll, both the care recipient and the primary caregiver must be eligible.

Once enrolled, the care recipients will receive between $250 to $1500 per month, depending on their household income. Once enrolled, no need reapply each year.

Note: Applicant is the care recipient. If the care recipient is unable to participate in the financial assessment due to illness, age, or another reason, an agent such as a family member or an attorney can act on their behalf.

Community Care and Private Nursing Facilities - Online Directory

Provides an online directory of licensed community care and private nursing facilities in PEI.

Such facilities provide supportive care services and nursing care services under the authority of the Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Board in accordance with the Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Act, Regulations and Standards.

Community Care Facilities and Private Nursing Homes - Online Information

Provides information online about:

Care facility options in Epekwitk / PEI
Types of care provided
The role of inspection and licencing
How to access services

Early Learning and Child Care Facilities Complaint

The public can report concerns or complaints about early learning centres or child care facilities.

Environmental Health - Rental Accommodations Program

Tenants who have health-related concerns about their rental accommodations that have not been addressed in a reasonable period of time by their landlord or property owner can contact Environmental Health for information or to request an environmental health inspection. Concerns include:

Potable water concerns (example: not hot water, no running water, etc.)
Sewage or septic concerns (example: sewage back-up, clogged pipes, etc.)
Pest infestations inside the dwelling
Mould, as a result of water damage

Non-health related tenant issues/questions (rental agreement, evictions etc.) are addressed by the Office of the Director of Residential Property.

Environmental Health - Report a Health Hazard

Handles reports regarding environmental situations witnessed at restaurants, retailers, child care facilities, or elsewhere that have the potential to cause injury or illness.

Hazards may include:

Exposure to untreated sewage
Exposure to rodents
Consuming contaminated water or food

Fertility Support Program

A funding support program that provides financial assistance to Islanders who are accessing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and associated prescribed medications at out-of-province Canadian fertility clinics.

Note: Approved applicants must submit expenses that occur after their approval date. Retroactive expenses will not be eligible for reimbursement.

Health Retention and Recruitment - Health Care Futures Program

Provides students with summer employment that exposes them to health care fields in Epekwitk / PEI. Work sites may include:

Long term care facilities
Home care
Primary care sites
Hospitals (including psychiatric)
Health PEI head office

Application deadline is in March.

Health Retention and Recruitment - Nursing Student Summer Employment Program

Provides summer employment opportunities to nursing students at health care facilities across PEI. Work sites include:

Public health care facilities
Private long term care facilities

Application deadline is in early April.

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