Vanessa Carragher, a passionate physiotherapist at Prince County Hospital in Summerside, loves the multifaceted nature of her profession. "One day I might be helping someone recover from surgery," she explains, "while another could involve guiding someone with heart or lung...
Cataract surgeries have been reinstated and fewer non-urgent surgeries are expected to be postponed this week at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Last week, Health PEI postponed all cataract surgeries and rescheduled some non-urgent surgeries and procedures to maintain bed capacity...
Pictured above from left to right: Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness; Diane Griffin, Health PEI Board Chair; Audrene Mattheson, RN Team Lead; Lorraine Drost, NP; Tasha MacDonald, RN Supervisor; Lorna Hutt, Director of Community Mental Health and Addictions; and Melanie...
Health PEI physiotherapist Angela Carragher has been recognized by a national professional association for excellence in her service to Islanders. The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) created the centenary Medals of Distinction in 2020 to celebrate the association’s 100th...
Are you a recent RN graduate? Imagine working as part of a team on an island of breathtaking views, white sandy beaches, red soil, friendly communities, world-famous seafood, and year-round adventure. Health PEI is looking for caring, dedicated health professionals who share in...
Supporting Island families - Grant Wyand doesn’t want the cost of prescription medicines to prevent Islanders from accessing them. Through the Pharmacare program, the Prince Edward Island government is working to help Islanders with the costs of prescription medications, along...
MyHealthPEI Terms of Use Date Last Modified: November 2024 These terms (the “ Terms”) govern your use of and access to the services and information available through the MyHealthPEI website (“ MyHealthPEI”), owned and operated by His Majesty the King in Right of Prince Edward...
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...
This page provides information on how to renew your PEI Health Card. When should I renew my Health Card? Your PEI Health Card is valid for five years from the date it is issued. You must renew your card(s) before the expiry date to ensure your coverage for publicly-funded medical services continues without interruption. Medicare will mail you a reminder letter with a paper renewal form about two months before all cards registered to your household expire. You need this letter before you can renew your Health Card. To report a change in your address or in the members of your household before...
What is a Strategic Plan? The 2025-2028 Health PEI Strategic Plan sets the foundation for the organization by laying out our: Mission – our purpose (why we exist) Vision – our future direction (what we are striving for) Values – our beliefs (what we stand for) Catalysts – our...