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Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
2024-04-19
In PEI, there is a waiting list to find a new family doctor or nurse practitioner. This waiting list is called the Patient Registry.
You should join the Patient Registry if:
You are a resident of PEI with a valid PEI Health Card and you:
do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and...
Geriatric Program
2024-04-16
If you are an older adult with complex health needs, you may be referred by your family doctor for a geriatric assessment. The Geriatric Program’s interdisciplinary team provides specialized care and support to families that can help address health issues affecting the frail elderly.
Do I need a...
Cancer Patient Navigation Program
2024-04-15
The PEI cancer patient navigator is available to help you and your family at any point on your cancer journey.
Whether you are being investigated for a suspicion of cancer, or have already completed treatment, you can reach out to the navigator for support.
The cancer patient...
Computed Tomography (CT) Patient Preparation
2024-04-15
CT Abdomen / CT Abdomen and Pelvis
For this procedure, you will need to pick up a bottle of Telebrix to consume prior to your appointment. Telebrix can be picked up in the Diagnostic Imaging department at any of the following sites:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Prince County...
Help for Addiction and Substance Use
2024-04-11
Health PEI offers addiction and substance use services for adults, youth, and those wanting to support family members.
Need help now?
Call the Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line at 1-833-553-6983. Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse...
Hospital Fees for International Patients 2023-2024
2024-04-09
If you are not a Canadian resident with a valid health card, you will be responsible for the cost of your care.
Health PEI charges fees for a variety of services which can differ between facilities. Fees are subject to change without notice. You may also be charged a fee for...
Health Centres Offer Primary Care
2024-04-09
Primary care is often the first point of contact you have with the health system. It is provided to you by your family physician / nurse practitioner and other health professionals in the community. Primary care covers a broad range of health services including diagnosis, treatment, education,...
Provincial Patient Registry Regions Map
2024-04-08
A map of the Provincial Patient Registry Regions.
Kidney Transplant
2024-04-05
A kidney transplant is an operation to place a healthy kidney in your body. This kidney will do enough work to keep you healthy. You will have to take medication for the rest of your life to prevent your body from rejecting your new kidney.
Some patients may need to go on dialysis before they...