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2024-08-30
If you are living with diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes, the Provincial Diabetes Program can provide you with education, support and management advice.
What can the Provincial Diabetes Program do for me?
The Diabetes Program can offer you information and support on:...
2024-08-14
Health PEI offers mental health 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 or a social worker)...
2023-01-31
Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care provider (e.g., doctor, nurse, social worker) using your phone, computer, or tablet.
You may see a health care provider virtually if:
your health care provider offers virtual visits and believes the visit can be done virtually, OR...
2024-08-05
This page answers common questions about how to access virtual care in PEI through Maple, a secure online health care platform.
The PEI Unaffiliated Virtual Care Program provides this service free of charge to Islanders on the Provincial Patient Registry who do not have a family doctor or...
2024-07-22
Need Help Now?
Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line
1-833-553-6983
Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse or a social worker) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mental health care is offered in community health facilities across the province....
2024-07-22
Need Help Now?
Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line
1-833-553-6983
Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse or a social worker) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Addiction Services provide a range of programs designed to help you through the...
2024-07-22
Whether your gambling involves lottery tickets, casino games, horse racing or sports betting, slot machines, or video lottery terminals (VLTs), a gambling addiction can cause serious harm to you and your loved ones.
Two signs of a gambling addiction are:
You cannot control the amount of...
2020-04-09
The Home Care Program supports you and your caregivers so that you can remain in your home safely, with independence and quality of life, for as long as possible.
What can Home Care do for me?
Home Care can provide services in your home, if you:
need support to continue living...
2022-02-24
Youth and Family Addiction Services are provided across Prince Edward Island by youth addiction and family addiction counsellors. If you are a young person whose use of alcohol or drugs is causing you or your family concern, Youth and Family Addiction Services can help.
Services include:...
2024-02-12
Patient Medical Homes have formed at 17 Island primary care locations, beginning the shift in primary health care from solo family practices to collaborative health care and better access to care for Islanders.
Patient Medical Homes deliver team-based care through a model that has...
2023-09-29
You need a PEI Health Card to use services at hospitals and other public health care facilities in Prince Edward Island without being charged. Pharmacists also use your health card to record your medications in the PEI Drug Information System.
Apply for a PEI Health Card ...
2024-05-15
Long-term care provides specialized nursing and personal care services to individuals who can no longer live on their own, with family or home care supports. These services are provided while respecting each resident’s dignity and personal choices.
Services are provided in both public and...
2024-05-06
For immediate help
Call the Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line at 1-833-553-6983 (toll-free).
Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Contact the Mobile Mental Health Response Service.
A team of trained health care...
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Patient Request and Consent Form
2024-09-09
This consent form is required to participate in the MAiD process. Individuals are encouraged to complete the consent form in advance of their assessment with the MAiD provider. Consent can be withdrawn or cancelled at any time.
For more information, visit Medical Assistance in Dying.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Patient and Family Guide 2024
2024-09-09
This document provides information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in PEI.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
2024-09-09
Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is a legal option in Canada that allows eligible patients to ask for medical help to end their life.
Health PEI provides information on MAiD, access to MAiD assessments and procedures across PEI, and patient-centered care throughout the MAiD process.
MAiD can...
Provincial Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Clinic Referral and Intake Form
2024-09-09
This form is to be completed by your health care provider.
Gender Confirming Surgery Prior Approval Request Form
2024-09-09
Gender confirming surgery is insured under PEI Medicare when prior authorization has been obtained from Health PEI. Your family physician or nurse practitioner will need to complete this form and provide the necessary attachments to Health PEI's Out-of-Province Coordinator.
Health PEI Business Plan 2023-2024
2024-09-09
The Health PEI Business Plan 2023-2024 outlines key actions the organization will focus its efforts.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over on Meadow household at Beach Grove Home
2024-09-08
The COVID-19 outbreak on Meadow household at Beach Grove Home has been declared over.
Health PEI would like to thank staff for their dedication in managing and limiting the COVID-19 outbreak within this facility.
Visitors are encouraged to wear a mask inside the facility and to not visit if they...
Health PEI Executive Leadership Team
2024-09-05
Chief Executive Officer
Melanie Fraser
Melanie is an accomplished senior Public Sector executive with 20+ years' experience building, leading and empowering growth in organizations and systems. Throughout her career with the public service, she has led large organizations and systems to deliver...
Apply to be a Volunteer Patient and Family Partner
2024-09-03
Would you like to help improve the quality of health care in PEI and assist others who provide that care, then why not become a Patient and Family Partner.
We are recruiting patient and family partners
Patient and Family Partners (PFPs) contribute in many ways throughout Health PEI. Some examples...
COVID-19 outbreak on QEH Unit 3 declared over
2024-08-31
The COVID-19 outbreak on Unit 3 of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been declared over.
Health PEI would like to thank staff for their dedication in managing and limiting the COVID-19 outbreak within this facility.
Visitors are encouraged to wear a mask inside the facility and to not visit if...