Islanders on the wait list for a new primary care provider have started receiving invitations to an innovative new program that will allow them to access care from home during COVID-19. “By investing in virtual care, we are able to provide stable access to healthcare for...
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...
Health PEI has changed the name of the Women’s Wellness and Sexual Health Services to Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). The new name more accurately reflects the population it serves in a more inclusive manner. “The language we use in healthcare is important...
Health PEI has established two Cough and Fever clinics to assist in Prince Edward Island’s response to COVID-19. Beginning March 28 in the Charlottetown area and March 30 in the Summerside area, physicians will be able to refer patients with coughs or fever to clinics where they...
World Stroke Day on October 29 is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to discuss risk factors, signs of stroke and programs available to support stroke survivors. The FAST campaign, a partnership with Health PEI, Island EMS and Heart and Stroke, reminds Islanders...
Health PEI is asking for patience as high volumes of Islanders are requesting Paxlovid to treat COVID-19. Paxlovid is available for individuals age 50 and older regardless of vaccination status, or anyone age 18 and older who are immunocompromised or have underlying health...
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.
Islanders who require COVID-19 testing now have the option of booking their appointment online and receiving a scheduled test in Slemon Park in Summerside or at the Charlottetown testing clinic on Park Street.. “Requesting an appointment on-line will enable Islanders to more...
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.
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.