Health PEI

Participating pharmacies can assess for 35 non-urgent, common ailments and prescribe some medications.

Examples of ailments include:

• Cough
• Testing and treatment for strep throat
• Sore throat
• Seasonal allergies
• Heart burn
• Minor joint pain
• Thrush
• Skin conditions like eczema and acne and more

See website for the full list of aliments.
Prescriptions: Pharmacists can assess and prescribe renewals of medications that were originally prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Several factors are considered to determine if a medication is eligible for renewal by a pharmacist including the type of medication, reason for use, and monitoring required.

See website for the full list of participating pharmacies.

Following a referral from a family doctor, pediatrician, or nurse practitioner, preschool children may receive physiotherapy services in a clinical setting, at home, in a child care centre, or at school. Preschool physiotherapy is provided to children from birth through the end of kindergarten.

Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Evidence-based interventions are offered to help individuals manage ADHD symptoms and improve daily functioning. Includes:

• Comprehensive ADHD assessments
• Diagnosis and treatment planning tailored to individual needs
• Medication management in collaboration with health care providers
• Psychosocial support and therapy for individuals and families
• Education and resources on ADHD, and strategies for self-management

Note: Clients are required to provide at least one source of childhood collateral predating age 12 upon being contacted for their appointment.

Helps families with children who have complex medical needs navigate the healthcare system, finding both medical and non-medical services through support, education, advocacy, and referrals to programs and services. Includes:

• Understand medical diagnosis and needs
• Answer questions about screening, testing, and care plans
• Navigate the healthcare system
• Listen to concerns
• Connect with programs and services (social programs, community groups, counselling, spiritual care)
• Support during out-of-province medical travel
• Coordinate care between provinces
• Connect to financial resources for medications, travel, and medical supplies

Note: The navigators cannot provide medical care.

• Memory
• Depression
• Mobility and gait
• Daily care, e.g. bathing, grooming or cooking
• Medication management

Provides education, assessments, and preventative nail and foot care for people living with diabetes with a moderate or higher risk of foot problems. Includes:

• Foot and nail assessments by a foot care nurse
• Nail care, callus care, and corn care
• Education and promotion of self-care or caregiver-provided care
• Education to prevent common foot issues
• Foot care nurses provide surface care only and can recommend medical follow-up for infections, wounds, or other issues

Note: Home visits are not offered.

• Connecting you with health care professionals who can provide supports
• Helping you find and access community resources
• Providing your with access to informative booklets, websites and support groups
• Answering questions about the stroke recovery process

Provides immunization services and information for adults. Information can be found on website about how often or under what circumstances adults need to receive specific vaccinations. Public Health Nursing can also provide you with a record of all vaccines you have received in Epekwitk / PEI (if available) free of charge.
Note: Free seasonal flu clinics are also offered by Public Health every fall and winter

• Hearing assessments
• Hearing aids for clients up to age 21
• Auditory processing disorder testing
• Health hearing education

Provides parents the opportunity to drop-in with their children to ask questions and get help with any breastfeeding concerns they may be experiencing.