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Visitor restrictions at Health PEI facilities
2021-12-23
Due to community transmission of COVID-19, Health PEI is placing additional restrictions on visiting hospital facilities across PEI.
At this time only three (3) Partners in Care are permitted to support each patient. There will be no general visitors allowed. Partners in Care must follow infection...
COVID-19 testing sites in Charlottetown and Souris experiencing high volumes; travel to the United States testing update
2021-12-08
Health PEI advises that COVID-19 testing clinics in Souris and Charlottetown are experiencing very high volumes and higher than usual wait times.
People can expect to wait up to two to three hours to be swabbed. Please be patient as staff work to test as many people as quickly as possible. ...
November schedule for COVID-19 testing sites and cough and fever clinics
2021-11-05
Health PEI advises that the schedule for the COVID-19 drop-in testing sites and cough and fever clinics will change for the remainder of November including holiday hours for November 11th.
Drop-in testing sites
64 Park Street, Charlottetown
Monday - Friday:...
COPD Program
2021-11-02
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term for multiple chronic respiratory diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
What can the COPD Program do for me?
The COPD Program can provide you with information, education and support on:
COPD prevention:
Smoking Cessation...
Re-Apply to the Ostomy Supplies Program
2021-11-01
If you are currently receiving coverage through the Ostomy Supplies Program you can re-apply online to continue to receive benefits.
First time applicants need to fill out the paper Ostomy Supplies Program application and return it by fax, mail or email to PEI Pharmacare at the contact information...
PEI Pharmacare Travel Supply Policy
2021-11-01
What is the PEI Pharmacare Travel Supply Policy?
PEI Pharmacare clients travelling outside of the province may be allowed to obtain up to 180 days of their eligible medication prior to leaving the province.
Am I eligible?
Clients with a valid PEI Health Card and who are enrolled in the following...
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Code Orange cleared
2021-10-29
The Code Orange at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been cleared.
Children are no longer being transferred to hospital as they have been cleared by Island EMS. A total of three children have been treated, but they are stable.
“Thank you to QEH staff and physicians, partner hospitals, Public...
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Program
2021-10-26
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a free at-home monitoring program available to Islanders who live with heart failure or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
How can RPM help me?
If you have heart failure or COPD, you can:
learn to manage your chronic disease from...
Diabetes and caring for your feet
2021-10-22
When you have diabetes, foot care is very important.
How can diabetes affect my feet?
Too much glucose in your blood can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This can result in a loss of sensation, that is, you may not feel a foot injury, such as a blister or a cut. If unnoticed or...
Preschool Speech and Language Pathology Referral Form
2021-10-04
Referral form for your child to be seen by Speech Language Pathology.