Wellness Education Centre
Your well being is important to us.
There are many resources and people here to support you in making healthy lifestyle choices so you can thrive during your time at UPEI and beyond. We aim to provide the most up to date, accurate information on a variety of health topics. If you are seeking specific health information please let us know by emailing us at healthcentre@upei.ca
Health and Wellness Topics
Chronic Disease Prevention and management
Appointments are available to meet with RN, NP, or MD to optimize the state of wellbeing in areas such as Cardiovascular health, Diabetes, COPD, Sexual Health, Women's Health, and more.
One of the areas that patients are interested in learning more about is related to Diabetes care. Watch this video for more information on Diabetes, signs and symptoms of high/low blood sugar and how to inject insulin.
Titres and Vaccine
We continue to partner with AVC, Human Sciences, Dietetics, and Nursing to provide required student titres and vaccines such as Rabies, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, and TB testing.
Additionally, flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will be available on a seasonal basis.
Forms
Panther Sports Medicals, Drivers Medicals, Accessibility form completion are available (completion fees may apply).
Partnerships
We are proud to partner with others on- and off-campus organizations to ensure we are creating the proper blend of services to meet individual needs.
Partners include:
- Mawi'omi Indigenous Student Centre (UPEI)
- Student Affairs (UPEI)
- Health PEI, Department of Health and Wellness
- Chief Public Health Office
- P.E.E.R.S. Alliance
- PRIDE PEI
- PEI Transgender Network
- ADHD PEI
- International Student Office (UPEI)
- Psychology Training Clinic
STI Education
RN will coordinate regular STI testing and education drop-in sessions. Symptomatic patients will require follow-up care with a Physician or NP.
Sexual Health Resources
- Why should I be tested for HIV?
- HIV Basics Brochure - PrEP Info Sheet
Special Events
We will be providing themed event booths, mini-talks, or other health and wellness-related initiatives in conjunction with other on-campus events. Please visit this space to learn when and where.
Smoking
Alcohol
