Health PEI’s Virtual Care Clinic, an online platform offered through Maple, has been extended for another twelve months to support Islanders without a primary care provider to access a doctor virtually. The service was launched in July 2020 to enhance access to care, particularly...
P.E.I.’s Out-of-Province Medical Travel Support Program now includes a gas card for eligible Islanders travelling off-Island to receive specialized health care services. As of September 12, 2022, Islanders who receive travel support will get an ESSO gas card worth $100 as a...
Much more support is now available for Islanders who need to relocate outside the Maritimes for transplant surgery. Every year, several Islanders need to relocate outside the Maritime region to receive a life-sustaining transplant such as a new heart, heart-lung, single or double...
June is Stroke Awareness Month and a good time for Islanders to discuss signs of stroke, risk factors and prevention and support programs available in-person and virtually. In PEI, stroke patients can communicate with their healthcare professionals securely using phone, video...
A total of 141 health care professionals from across Prince Edward Island have received training in palliative care increasing their ability to provide better care and support to Islanders and their families. Health care providers took part in two days of training on Learning...
Health PEI’s Mental Health and Addictions division is introducing a new 12-space acute day program and consolidating acute mental health care beds in order to help improve patient care and increase access to acute inpatient and psychiatry services. The new Partial Hospitalization...
A new Psychologist Incentive Program will improve access to psychology services and increase support to meet the mental health needs of Islanders. “Psychologists are in high demand in Prince Edward Island, and we are pleased to offer this new incentive program to bring even more...
Gender confirming surgery is insured under PEI Medicare when prior authorization has been obtained from Health PEI. Your family physician or nurse practitioner will need to complete this form and provide the necessary attachments to Health PEI's Out-of-Province Coordinator.
The Medical Staff Bylaws are intended to promote consistency across the province where required by legislation or ministerial direction, while providing flexibility in organizational structural issues so Health PEI can address individual facility circumstances and needs.
A new Health PEI program will provide early intervention for children who are awaiting an autism assessment from a psychologist. The Social ABCs program is a structured, evidence-based early intervention program for children identified as possibly having autism spectrum disorder...