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COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna vaccines continuing at new locations
2021-03-30
Patients who are scheduled to receive COVID-19 vaccine at the large vaccine clinics run by Health PEI are reminded that clinic locations in Charlottetown and Summerside have changed.
Those who have an appointment in Charlottetown are now advised to go to the Eastlink Centre rather than the...
Breast Screening: Notice to patients receiving the COVID-19 vaccination
2021-03-30
Notice to breast screening patients receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.
Health Foundations and Auxiliaries
2021-03-17
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...
New program to connect children waiting for autism assessments with interventions
2021-03-16
A new Health PEI program will provide early intervention for children who are awaiting an autism assessment from a psychologist.
The Social ABCs program is a structured, evidence-based early intervention program for children identified as possibly having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing...
Health PEI taking vaccine appointments bookings earlier for Islanders
2021-03-12
Health PEI is advising new groups of those in the 75 plus age category that they can book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment earlier, due to our rapid ability to book a large number of the first co-hort.
The new schedule is as follows:
Those born May-August can start to book their vaccine today...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Patient Preparation
2021-03-10
What is an MRI exam?
Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body.
Is MRI safe?
The magnetic field and radio waves...
General Radiography Patient Preparation
2021-03-09
Barium Enema
Two days before your appointment:
Purchase the following from your pharmacy:
1 bottle of magnesium citrate oral solution;
3 Bisacodyl tablets; and
1 suppository.
Do not eat anything after 6:00 pm.
On the day before the examination:
Breakfast...
Ultrasound Patient Preparation
2021-03-09
Abdomen Ultrasound
Do not eat or drink anything 5 hours before your appointment.
Children 4 and under should not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before their appointment time.
*Note: Patients are asked to please not use...
Nuclear Medicine Patient Preparation
2021-03-09
Bone Scan
The exam duration for this test is 15 minutes initially for explanation of the procedure and injection of radiopharmaceutical.
You will then be instructed by the technologist to return 2 to 4 hours after the injection for your bone scan.
HIDA Scan
Do not...
Prince Edward Home Resident Handbook
2021-03-01
This handbook provides helpful information about Prince Edward Home.