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Needle Exchange Program
2020-12-04
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:...
Walk-in Clinics
2020-12-04
Walk-in Clinics are not able to test for COVID-19. Use the self-assessment tool to help determine whether you should be tested. If you are experiencing symptoms, including new onset fever or worsening cough, sore throat, rhinitis (runny nose, sneezing or congestion) marked fatigue, shortness of...
Health PEI Health Care Workers: COVID-19 FAQs
2020-12-04
These frequently asked questions (FAQs) have been developed through the COVID-19 Joint Response Team and Health PEI Human Resources to help, inform Health PEI staff and physicians, as we respond to the virus. For the purpose of this information, all employees of Health PEI are considered Health...
Patient Registry Program
2020-12-03
The Patient Registry Program helps connect Islanders to a family doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients, whether you have just moved to Prince Edward Island or have relocated within the province., You should contact the patient registry if you:, do, not, have a family doctor or...
Health Foundations and Auxiliaries
2020-12-01
Investing in the health of Island communities, Hospital foundations and auxiliaries raise money each year to help pay for vital medical, diagnostic, and surgical equipment. They also fundraise for other hospital items to support and improve patient care and comfort. These foundations and...
Cancer Prevention and Healthy Living
2020-12-01
Prevention is an important part in, reducing your risk, in developing cancer. About one-third of all cancer can be prevented by: eating well; being active; maintaining a healthy body weight; and not smoking. Smoking, obesity and physical inactivity are three of the leading risk factors for...
Virtual Health Care for Islanders without a Primary Care Provider
2020-12-01
If you are an Islander without a primary care provider you may be able to access health services from a family physician using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Through a secure healthcare platform powered by Maple, you can connect to a PEI physician who can treat you for a variety of conditions...
Masks mandatory at all Health PEI hospitals, centres, and offices
2020-11-27
Health PEI is reminding Islanders that masks are required for entry to any of its buildings under the new Chief Public Health Office regulations. Mask wearing is very important in health care settings, where a COVID-19 outbreak would affect vulnerable patients or staff who provide vital health...
Compassionate Visitor Process for Family Members Arriving from Outside of PEI
2020-11-26
Process for family members arriving from outside of PEI to visit end-of-life patients in an inpatient setting.