Athletic physicals
Birth control counseling and guidance
Community referrals
Emergency contraception (morning after pill) counseling and care
Immunizations
Injections
Medical assessments and treatment
Medical referrals
Men’s health
Pregnancy testing, support and education
Prescriptions
Sexually transmitted infection screening, counseling and education
Women’s health
Athletic Physicals
The
Student Health Centre collaborates with the Sports Centre each year to
provide health assessments for rookie varsity athletes. A health
assessment is required to prove fitness to play in the AUAA. Each year
these assessments are arranged with the coaches and Sports Centre
staff for specific dates and times. If you are a rookie athlete, please
check with your coach for the assigned date for your team.
Birth Control Counselling and Guidance
The
physicians and nurses of the Health centre provide counselling,
guidance and education on the various methods of birth control.
Community
referrals are essential to the maintenance of health and offer
additional services that can not be offered through the Health Centre.
Depending on your needs, the nurse can assist you in locating
organizations, that will meet and work with you to improve or enhance
your present health.
Emergency contraception (morning after pill) can be taken up to 72hrs following unprotected intercourse to prevent pregnancy. The morning after pill can be used in the case of unprotected sex, ripped condom or misused pills. The Health Centre offers counseling, education and prescriptions. Emergency contraception can also be dispensed by a pharmacist without a prescription
The Student Health Centre offers several faculty specific immunization programs Hepatitis B for nursing, and Rabies for AVC.
Immunizations for students planning to travel are available at the Travel Immunization Clinic (629-8846, 191 Grafton Street).
Medications required to be given by injection (ex: Depo Provera, Vitamin B12, allergy injection or Iron) can be performed by the nurse by appointment.
Medical Assessments and Treatment
The
nurses, physicians, and administrative staff at the Student Health
Centre work collaboratively to provide holistic, well-coordinated care
to students. Depending on your health needs, our administrative staff
will book you to see the nurse or physician to be assessed.
All students, both international and provincial, can receive referral consultations from local specialists. If medically necessary the Health Centre physicians can arrange a referral to the appropriate provider and/or receive special tests, i.e. x-rays, physiotherapy, blood collection procedures, etc....
The
Health Centre provides care addressed at the diverse need’s of the
men’s health on campus. This includes, reproductive care, education on
sexual health, self testicular exams and all other needs presented by
the student. “Men’s Health Educational” sessions are held within the
UPEI residence each fall by a physician, please contact the Health
Centre for more information.
Pregnancy Testing, Support and Education
The
health centre provides support for those students who become pregnant,
as well as education and specialist referrals. Pregnancy tests are also
available. Information and councelling regarding options is
available. The Student Health Centre is a safe, strictly confidential
place to come for help and support.
A
frequently asked question at the Health Centre is "Can I obtain
prescriptions at the Health Centre?" The answer is “Yes”. The physician
will write a prescription that must be taken to a pharmacy to be
filled. Please note, local pharmacies can not fill prescriptions
written by physicians from other provinces and/or countries. Make an
appointment at the Student Health Centre to have a physician here write
the required prescriptions.
Another frequently asked question is "Are my prescriptions paid for under my student health care plan?" The answer again is “Yes”. However, this applies to only specific medications. Should you have questions related to medication coverage, please contact the Student Union health plan administrator for further details.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening, Counseling and Education
Physicians and nurses at the Health Centre can provide screening (swabs, urine and blood testing), counseling and education regarding sexually transmitted infections. Such as, HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B & C, genital herpes and genital warts (HPV).
The
Health Centre offer services aimed at the unique needs of the female
students. Including physical exams, education on various topics, such
as, contraception, sexually transmitted illnesses, menstrual concerns,
breast self-exams, pregnancy testing, annual pap-smear and all other
concerns presented by the students.
Injections