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Surgery Wait Times
2023-12-12
Wait times for surgery can vary. Some surgeons can have longer wait times than others. Your choice of surgeon is made by you and your family doctor while considering their current wait times and your particular needs.
Surgery wait times are available for the following procedures:
Hip Replacement...
Virtual Health Care for Islanders without a Primary Care Provider
2023-12-12
If you do not have a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner), a physician may be able to treat you online through Maple, a secure healthcare platform.
You will need to use your computer, smartphone, or tablet to access virtual care.
This page explains the eligibility...
Colorectal Screening Program (FIT)
2023-12-12
Regular screening increases your chance of detecting colorectal cancer early when it is most curable, resulting in higher survival rates and less treatment and surgery.
How do I get screened for colorectal cancer?
You can be screened for colorectal cancer by:
colonoscopy, if referred by a...
Cancer Statistics and Trends on PEI
2023-12-11
Health PEI collects and analyzes cancer data over time to help inform public health priorities, policies, and new areas of research.
Cancer Control Progress Measurements
Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control
Read about PEI’s progress on national priorities for Canada’s cancer system. Visit the...
Living well with COPD
2023-12-07
“They did everything they could to direct you through your disease and to help you manage it,” said Peter Sprague, who has been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, for more than 14 years.
For those with a diagnosis, chronic diseases like COPD are part of everyday life....
Growth Hormone Drug Program
2023-12-07
If your child has been diagnosed with a proven growth hormone deficiency, or with Turner syndrome, he or she may be eligible for coverage of approved growth hormone supplements through the Growth Hormone Drug Program.
Is my child eligible?
Your child is eligible for the program if they
are a...
Ultrasound Wait Times
2023-12-05
What is the wait time to have an ultrasound?
On average, you can expect to wait:
Emergency patients: Done immediately
Urgent patients: 19 days
Semi-urgent patients: 97 days
Non-urgent (or routine) patients: 99...