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Out-of-Province Liaison Program
2022-12-28
The PEI Liaison Program provides Island patients and their families with a registered nurse contact to help connect them to other health care professionals, programs and services related to out-of-province medical treatment. The Liaison Nurse also assists with transition of health care back to PEI...
Eye See...Eye Learn Program
2022-11-22
The Eye See…Eye Learn Program provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed.
Who is this program for?
To qualify for the Eye See…Eye Learn Program, the child must:
be eligible...
Stroke Care Program
2022-10-31
A stroke is a medical emergency caused by a loss of blood to the brain from a blocked artery or ruptured blood vessel. Brain cells in the affected area die because they are not getting enough oxygen. The faster someone gets treatment, the better the chance of saving brain cells,...
Occupational Therapy (OT) for School-Aged Children
2022-10-28
The School Therapy Occupational Therapy (OT) program, offers a school-based OT service to children from kindergarten to grade 12. It works together with students, school staff and parents/guardians at many different levels to support students with development of skills important to their: learning...
Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
2022-10-28
Chronic disease can occur at any age and usually begins slowly and develops gradually over time. The most common chronic conditions include chronic lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers.
If you have a...
Diagnostic Imaging Services
2022-09-27
Diagnostic Imaging uses specialized equipment to produce images of the inside of the body for the diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease, and medical conditions. These services give health care providers important information to make decisions about your care and treatment.
Diagnostic Imaging...
Early Childhood Literacy: Born to Read
2022-08-31
Born to Read is an early childhood literacy program that promotes the joy of reading to babies and toddlers.
How do parents get the free books?
Parents of newborns on Prince Edward Island are given a free Born to Read package during your regular wellness visit with Public Health...
Laboratory Services
2022-08-26
How do I contact Laboratory Services and how do I book an appointment?
An appointment is required for blood and specimen collection at all sites. Online booking is available through Skipthewaitingroom.com. No appointment is required for drop-off.
Laboratory...
Quitting Smoking: Support for People with Cancer
2022-06-07
The PEI Cancer Treatment Centre offers a Tobacco Cessation and Relapse Prevention Program to help patients quit smoking. This program is available free of charge to both patients and caregivers of patients who smoke cigarettes, vape, or use other tobacco products...
Community Hospital O'Leary
2022-03-31
About Community Hospital O'Leary
Community Hospital O'Leary has 13 extended care beds for restorative, respite, convalescent and palliative care.
When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital Services to learn more about what you can expect,...