Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death on PEI with an average of 96 people dying from lung cancer each year. Lung cancer is often diagnosed in the late stages, when treatment is more difficult. Source: PEI Cancer Registry, 2024. What is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer starts...
What Midwifery Services will be offered? Midwives are primary care providers that offer client-centered care before and during pregnancy, throughout labour and birth, and postpartum for the birthing person and their baby. They specialize in providing care to low-risk, healthy...
Health PEI is committed to your privacy and the protection of your personal health information. Health PEI will only collect, use and disclose your personal health information, as permitted by law, for the purposes of your care or to plan and manage health services. The Prince...
This toolkit was developed to assist workplaces in addressing problematic substance use.
The best way to protect yourself and others from Influenza (the flu) and COVID-19 is to get vaccinated each year. It is safe to get the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. If you are eligible to receive the RSV vaccine, you may also receive it at the same time...
Medical Abortions are offered in PEI through the Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS). A medical abortion is an abortion that uses medication to end a pregnancy. To access safe, confidential and supportive services, call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free) to speak with...
A stroke is a medical emergency caused by a loss of blood to the brain from a blocked artery or ruptured blood vessel. Brain cells in the affected area die because they are not getting enough oxygen. The faster someone gets treatment, the better the chance of saving brain cells...
This Annual Report provides an overview of Health PEI's accomplishments, challenges, performance and financial results for 2022-2023.
Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care provider (e.g., doctor, nurse, social worker) using your phone, computer, or tablet. You may see a health care provider virtually if: your health care provider offers virtual visits and believes the visit can be done virtually...
If you are living with diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes, the Provincial Diabetes Program can provide you with education, support and management advice. What can the Provincial Diabetes Program do for me? The Diabetes Program can offer you information and support on...