The services offered at Community Mental Health Central at the James B. Jenkins Centre on Mount Edward Road in Charlottetown have moved to a new interim home at 18 Queen Street, Suite 106. All clients with scheduled appointments have been notified. All services, including Open...
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown has declared an outbreak of Norovirus on Unit 8, which cares for general medical patients. During this time, patients on Unit 8 are restricted to one visitor at a time. Visitor restrictions will remain in place until the outbreak is...
The Eye See…Eye Learn Program provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed. Who is this program for? To qualify for the Eye See…Eye Learn Program, the child must: be enrolled in or eligible to be...
Health PEI is asking the public for patience as Island hospitals operate above normal capacity. This added pressure makes for longer wait times, slows the flow of patients through the system, and creates stress for patients, loved ones, and our hard-working staff. Island...
The Provincial ADHD Program, operated by Health PEI, provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) across the province. Our multidisciplinary team of health care professionals offers evidence...
The Dementia Specialty Team (DST) helps Islanders living with dementia and their care partners. The team is led by two occupational therapists who are part of the Provincial Geriatric Program. They collaborate with the geriatricians and nurse practitioners to provide a...
Health care facilities across Prince Edward Island offer summer employment opportunities for nursing students to work in the public health care sector. Students have the opportunity to gain meaningful nursing work experience while contributing to our health care system and services. Eligibility Students of a Bachelor Degree in Nursing program who have successfully completed three years of a four year nursing program are eligible for summer positions within Health PEI and private long term care facilities. You must also meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply to the program: legally...
Dr. Richard Wedge Chair and Board Member Dr. Richard Wedge is a Family Physician who has worked extensively in the PEI Health system as a Family Physician, the Medical Director for PEI and as CEO for Health PEI until his retirement in 2016. He has a Master’s Degree in Sustainable...
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 services. If you want to share your feedback regarding Health PEI programs or services, there are two options: Option 1 Talk to your healthcare provider or manager/designate directly. Whenever possible we encourage you to speak with your health care team first. Your team knows you best Discussing...
The Program for Elementary Eye Care helps cover the costs of annual eye exams and up to 3 pairs of glasses, if needed, for children in grades 1 to 6. Who can participate? To qualify, your child must: be enrolled in or eligible to be enrolled in grades 1 to 6; and have a current PEI Health Card. Please note: Eligibility for the program ends if you move away from PEI and/or when your child completes grade 6. Why is this program important? One in four school-age children has a vision problem, but many don’t realize it. Regular eye exams are crucial, as 80% of learning is visual. Annual eye exams...