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Information for patients of closed and temporarily closed practices
2024-05-02
If your family doctor has closed their practice you must join the Provincial Patient Registry to get on a waitlist for a new family doctor or nurse practitioner (unless stated otherwise below).
You are also eligible to register with Maple, Health PEI's virtual care...
Help for Addiction and Substance Use
2024-05-01
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...
Walk-in Clinics
2024-05-01
Should I go to a walk-in clinic?
Walk-in clinics provide non-urgent care at locations across the province.
If you’re sick, call your family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider) first.
If you don't have a family doctor, visit a walk-in clinic nearest you or if you're...
Mental Health and Addictions Open Access Counselling
2024-05-01
Mental Health and Addictions walk-in clinics are now offered through Open Access Counselling at Community Mental Health and Addictions locations across the province.
Get mental health and addiction support when you need it.
At Open Access Counselling you can speak with a mental...
Glucose Sensor Comparison Chart
2024-04-26
Below is a comparison of some of the key features of the glucose sensors available under the Health PEI Glucose Sensor Program.
Question
Dexcom
Libre
Medtronic
How long does the sensor last?
10 days
14 days
7 days
Have high and...
Student Well-being Team Drop-in Clinics
2024-04-25
Student Well-being Teams (SWT) offer drop-in clinics for high school students at several high schools.
Student Well-being Team drop-in clinics provide students with short-term support to discuss challenges such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-harm, sexual health, thoughts of suicide...
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...
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...
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,...