Health PEI is reminding Islanders that masks are required for entry to any of its buildings under the new Chief Public Health Office regulations. Mask wearing is very important in health care settings, where a COVID-19 outbreak would affect vulnerable patients or staff who...
Islanders can now apply for Prince Edward Island’s new Provincial Dental Care Program. “Oral health is such an important component of our overall health, so I am pleased to see our government’s plans for the Provincial Dental Care Program become a reality. This program will allow...
Health PEI is asking members of the public to submit samples of biting ticks for a study tracking the human risk of tick-borne illness on Prince Edward Island. Please note: The study began in May of 2019 and concluded in 2021. Dr. Greg German, Health PEI medical microbiologist...
Health PEI has expanded access to COVID-19 testing with new drop-in, no-appointment screening clinics established across the province. The drop-in options are available in O’Leary, Summerside, Borden, Charlottetown and Three Rivers (Montague). Specific hours of operation and...
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...
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.
Enhanced COVID-19 testing will be provided in Borden, Slemon Park, and Charlottetown for workers and commercial truckers starting Monday, with reduced turnaround times for test results. “All members of the border and testing teams have worked hard this weekend to ensure Prince...
Physician Services Agreement between the Medical Society of PEI, the Government of PEI and Health PEI from April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2029 that establishes a Tariff of Fees and other systems of payment for health services.
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.