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Apply to be a Volunteer Patient and Family Partner
2024-09-03
Would you like to help improve the quality of health care in PEI and assist others who provide that care, then why not become a Patient and Family Partner.
We are recruiting patient and family partners
Patient and Family Partners (PFPs) contribute in many ways throughout Health PEI. Some examples...
Request a Home Screening FIT Kit
2024-08-27
The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a safe and painless at-home colorectal cancer screening test. FIT checks someone’s stool (poop) for tiny amounts of blood, which could be caused by colorectal cancer or some pre-cancerous polyps (abnormal growths in the lining of the colon or rectum that can...
Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
2024-08-19
In PEI, there is a waiting list to find a new family doctor or nurse practitioner. This waiting list is called the Patient Registry.
You should join the Patient Registry if:
You are a permanent resident of PEI with a valid PEI Health Card and you:
do not have a family doctor or nurse...
Virtual Health Care (Maple) for Islanders without a Family Doctor
2024-08-05
If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider), you may be able to see one online through the PEI Unaffiliated Virtual Care Program.
This program provides free access to doctors through an online health care platform called Maple.
You will need...
Request a Cervical Screening Appointment
2024-07-12
Regular cervical screening is the best way to protect yourself from cervical cancer. HPV (human papillomavirus) testing has replaced Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer on PEI.
Use this online form to request an appointment for a cervical screening test at a cervical...
Health Care Graduates Expression of Interest for Employment
2024-03-18
Nursing and midwifery students in their final year of schooling can expedite the hiring process by expressing interest in working in Health PEI facilities. Students can express interest in various care areas with full-time, part-time, and casual employment options. If you are currently employed as...
Renew PEI Health Card
2024-03-11
This page provides information on how to renew your PEI Health Card.
If you have a temporary health card because you are an international student or a work permit holder or you are a former international student or temporary worker who recently received permanent resident status, see the...
Apply for PEI Health Card
2024-03-06
If you (and members of your family) have recently moved to Prince Edward Island to live, work, or study, you may apply for a PEI Health Card to receive publicly funded health services.
Eligibility
You are eligible for a PEI Health Card if:
you are legally in Canada; and
PEI...
Submit Nominations for the Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award
2023-11-01
The Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award recognizes a Health PEI employee working in long-term care who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the person-centered care philosophy.
Person-centered care means:
Treating residents as individuals
Working with residents to...
Request health and medical record
2023-10-26
Everyone who receives treatment through Health PEI has a health record. Health records contain information such as reports from care providers, results of tests such as blood work and diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, etc.), and prescribed medications.
Health records can be in paper or electronic...