Health PEI acknowledges and accepts the findings of the recent audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General on executive leadership compensation. We accept all the recommendations, which are being implemented right now, with an expected completion date of December 31...
The PEI Allied Health Incentive Program provides incentives to experienced Allied Health Professionals to fill designated hard to recruit vacancies within Health PEI. Eligibility Which professions are eligible for the Allied Health Incentive Program? Medical Laboratory...
Chronic disease can occur at any age and usually begins slowly and develops gradually over time. The most common chronic conditions include chronic lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers. If...
An endoscopy is a procedure where a specialist uses an endoscope, a long flexible tube with a tiny camera and light at the end, to look inside your body. It can be used for diagnostic as well as for preventative purposes. The Endoscopy Units at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and...
The Health PEI Business Plan 2023-2024 outlines key actions the organization will focus its efforts.
CT Abdomen / CT Abdomen and Pelvis For this procedure, you will need to pick up a bottle of Telebrix to consume prior to your appointment. Telebrix can be picked up in the Diagnostic Imaging department at any of the following sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Prince County Hospital...
The Community Nutrition Program offers nutrition guidance for people who are pregnant and provides feeding and nutritional support and advice for new parents after their baby is born. The program also supports community hospitals and long-term care facilities in rural areas (e.g...
This document provides information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in PEI.
If you think you may have a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) or a Sexually Transmitted Blood-borne Infection (STBBI), you need to be seen by a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or a specially trained nurse. STI and STBBI testing and treatment are offered to individuals of...
A kidney transplant is an operation to place a healthy kidney in your body. This kidney will do enough work to keep you healthy. You will have to take medication for the rest of your life to prevent your body from rejecting your new kidney. Some patients may need to go on...