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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....
Gastrointestinal Outbreak Questionnaire
2024-10-01
The Gastrointestinal Outbreak Questionnaire is now closed. We thank everyone who took the time to complete the questionnaire and provided valuable information to the PEI International Shellfish Festival outbreak investigation.
For the latest on the outbreak investigation, please go to this web...
Submit Nominations for the Shelley L. Woods Excellence in Person-Centered Care Award
2024-09-25
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...
Apply to be a Volunteer Patient and Family Partner
2024-09-23
Who are patient and family partners?
Patient and Family Partners (PFPs) contribute in many ways throughout Health PEI. Some examples include participation in advisory groups, assist with development/review of new/revised education materials, assist in short-term quality improvement projects,...
Influenza Vaccine Orders
2024-09-11
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PEI will receive influenza vaccine supply in September and October. Immunizers in physician office/clinics, PHN, and Long Term / Community Care Facilities can submit 2024-2025 influenza vaccine orders to the Chief Public Health Office using the online form below. To...
Stretcher Transportation Services
2024-09-11
Services that provide ground transportation by stretcher, for persons who do not require medical oversight in Prince Edward Island, are required to be licensed under the Stretcher Transportation Act.
Stretcher transportation services providers operate non-ambulance services in a specialized...
Renew your Insulin Pump Program and/or Glucose Sensor Program benefits
2024-08-30
You must reapply for the Insulin Pump Program and/or the Glucose Sensor Program each year between April 1 and June 30 to maintain your benefits.
You can reapply in one of the following ways:
1. Complete the online form.
2. Download, complete, and submit the...
2024-25 Health Innovation Fund
2024-08-20
Health Innovation Fund provides financial assistance to new projects or initiatives that support best practices, implementation of new technologies, and application of new methodologies or processes across the health care system. The fund is designed to foster innovation and the implementation of...
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...