Health care and medical in Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Needle Exchange Program - Summerside
Offered by Alberton Western Hospital
243 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PE C1N 5R1
In short
The Needle Exchange Program is available in communities across the province to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that is spread by sharing equipment to inject drugs.
- Where
- 243 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PE C1N 5R1
- How to reach
- (902) 368-6130 · healthpei@gov.pe.ca · Website
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About this service
The Needle Exchange Program is available in communities across the province to prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that is spread by sharing equipment to inject drugs. The program is a harm reduction initiative and offers services such as:
- needle exchange with safe needle disposal;
- immunization counseling and immunization;
- vein/wound care;
- sexual health counseling;
- health teaching to support optimal health;
- referrals to other care providers;
- Naloxone kits for people who are at risk of opioid related overdoses; and
- detox information.
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 368-6130, email healthpei@gov.pe.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
243 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PE C1N 5R1
243 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PE C1N 5R1Summerside, Prince Edward Island
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