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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...
Health care options available during the Holiday Season
2022-12-23
With the Holidays about to start, and while some health care providers are taking a well-earned break, Health PEI is reminding Islanders there continue to be many options to access care when needed over the holidays.
Emergency Services
As always, 24-7 services remain open,...
COVID-19 testing clinic hours December 22 to January 8
2022-12-22
Health PEI testing clinics and booking lines for COVID-19 tests will be closed December 25, 26, 27, as well as January 1 and 2.
Here is the schedule for December 22 to January 8. Clinic hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
O’Leary, 14 MacKinnon Drive (O'Leary Health Centre):...
Women’s Wellness and Sexual Health Services becomes Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS)
2022-12-16
Health PEI has changed the name of the Women’s Wellness and Sexual Health Services to Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). The new name more accurately reflects the population it serves in a more inclusive manner.
“The language we use in healthcare is important,” said Andrew...
Hundreds of opportunities for Islanders to ensure their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are up-to-date, extended protection against the viruses
2022-12-15
There are still hundreds of available appointments this month for Islanders to get vaccinated for influenza (flu) or their next dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Health PEI clinics across the province and extend their protection against these viruses through the winter seasons.
Influenza and COVID-19...
New reduced COVID-19 testing clinic schedule begins December 5
2022-12-02
Health PEI testing sites will operate on new hours beginning Monday, December 5. The new schedule reflects a reduced demand for testing due to the availability of rapid antigen tests across the province.
Here is the schedule for December 5 to 18:
O’Leary, 14 MacKinnon Drive (O'Leary...
"I’m having technical problems with virtual care... help!"
2022-12-02
Islanders can access virtual health care services through their computer, smartphone, or tablet. You can connect with a PEI physician over a secure line for treatment of several conditions using text chat, audio, or video chat. Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care provider (e.g.,...
UPSE Nurse Retention Incentive Program
2022-12-01
Applications to this program are now closed.
The UPSE Nursing Retention Incentive Program (the “Program”) will provide financial incentives to help stabilize the healthcare workforce and retain Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Resident Care Workers (RCW), Home Support Workers (HSW...
“A small part in helping patients get better.”
2022-12-01
Robin is a cook at Western Hospital in Alberton and is responsible for preparing breakfast, dinner and supper for patients. She also prepares meals for staff in the hospital cafeteria.
Robin is a Red Seal chef who has been working in the health system since 2008. She first started working at...