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Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
2025-03-17
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...
Request a Home Screening FIT Kit
2025-02-27
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....
Apply for the Generic Drug Program
2025-02-13
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...
Health PEI Patient/Family Public Feedback
2025-02-03
Health PEI values your input; we want to hear from you. We want to hear what you have to say so we can better understand what we are doing right and what we can do better. Your feedback, including both concerns and compliments, helps us continuously improve the quality of Health PEI's programs and...
Children with Complex Needs Navigation Program
2025-01-28
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...
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
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...
Renew PEI Health Card
2025-01-03
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...
Renew Temporary PEI Health Card
2025-01-03
This page provides information on how to renew your Temporary PEI Health Card for international students and work permit holders.
The PEI Health Card issued to international students is valid for the duration of their study permit.
The PEI Health Card issued to...