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Virtual Health Care (Maple) for Islanders without a Family Doctor
2025-01-21
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 to Self-Refer for a Colonoscopy
2025-01-09
A colonoscopy is recommended to screen for colorectal cancer if you are at increased risk because of a personal and/or family history of colorectal cancer or high-risk polyps. For individuals with family history, screening is recommended to begin at age 40 or 10 years earlier than the youngest...
Apply for PEI Health Card
2025-01-03
Notice: Canada Post resumed operations on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. However, there may still be delays in receiving mail as they work to stabilize operations. As a result, there may be a delay in receiving new or renewed Health Cards. If you are expecting a new or renewed Health...
Renew PEI Health Card
2025-01-03
Notice: Canada Post resumed operations on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. However, there may still be delays in receiving mail as they work to stabilize operations. As a result, there may be a delay in receiving new or renewed Health Cards. If you are expecting a new or renewed Health...
Renew Temporary PEI Health Card
2025-01-03
Notice: Canada Post resumed operations on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. However, there may still be delays in receiving mail as they work to stabilize operations. As a result, there may be a delay in receiving new or renewed Health Cards. If you are expecting a new or renewed Health...
Report Health Concerns with a Rental Property
2024-12-04
For any health-related concern in a long-term rental property, first contact your landlord or the rental property owner. If your concern is not addressed in a reasonable period of time you may request an environmental health inspection using the online form below...
Health Care Graduates Expression of Interest for Employment
2024-12-02
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...
Children with Complex Needs Navigation Program
2024-11-29
The PEI Children with Complex Needs Navigation Program helps children with complex needs and their families find services for their child’s medical and non-medical needs. The navigator cannot provide medical care. However, they may be able to help with medical and non-medical needs through support...
Apply for the Generic Drug Program
2024-10-16
The Prince Edward Island Generic Drug Program is for Islanders under the age of 65 who do not have insurance. The program limits out-of-pocket costs for eligible generic prescription drugs to a maximum cost of $19.95.
Am I eligible for the...
Request a Home Screening FIT Kit
2024-10-02
The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a safe and painless at-home colorectal cancer screening test that checks for tiny amounts of blood in the stool (poop) that you cannot see. This blood could be caused by polyps, abnormal growths in the colon or rectum, that can turn into cancer over time....