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Registering Your Intent to Donate Organs and Tissue
2024-02-27
Why should I register to be an organ and tissue donor?
Many lives could be saved if you consent to donate your organs (heart, liver, pancreas, small bowel, kidneys, and lungs) after your death. Donating tissues like skin, bone, tendons, corneas, whole eyes and heart valves can enhance the life of...
811 Telehealth
2023-09-12
Dial 8-1-1 to access non-emergency health information. Dial 7-1-1 (TTY), if you are hearing impaired.
What health information will I get by calling 8-1-1?
A registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to answer your health questions over the phone and will...
Ambulance Response Times
2023-08-28
What is a response time?
An ambulance response time is defined as the time it takes an ambulance and paramedics to arrive on-scene from the time the 9-1-1 call is received.
How are response times reported?
Ambulance response times for Prince Edward Island are reported quarterly and reflect...
Ambulance Services
2022-10-11
Accessing ambulance services in Prince Edward Island
Ground ambulance services (emergency and non-urgent) are provided by Island EMS across the province 24/7/365.
Dial 9-1-1 to request an ambulance in an emergency.
Dial 1-877-660-6644 to book an ambulance for...
Paramedic and Ambulance Services Frequently Asked Questions
2022-10-11
Paramedic Services
Are paramedics and ambulance services regulated in PEI?
The College of Paramedicine Prince Edward Island licenses paramedics according to legislated standards in the Regulated Health Professions Act. For information on licensing please contact the College of Paramedicine...
PEI AED Registry Program
2019-10-10
Linking community AEDs with Emergency Health Services to help save lives
The PEI Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry Program is a voluntary online registry database that allows individuals, organizations and communities in Prince Edward Island to register their AED. Island EMS and...