If you are on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, you can travel outside of PEI with careful planning. If you are planning a vacation or other travel, let your health care team know as soon as possible (preferably two to three months in advance). They can be a valuable resource...
If you complete the test with the Health PEI Cervical Cancer Screening Service, you will receive your results by mail within three weeks after you return your kit. Please note that the Cervical Self-Screening test does not substitute for a medical or sexual health consultation...
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease in which your body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes leads to high blood glucose levels, which can damage...
How can diabetes affect my eyes and eyesight? If you have high blood glucose (sugar), you may be at risk of developing eye or vision problems. What can I do to prevent eye problems? To avoid eye problems associated with diabetes, you should: manage your diabetes; monitor your...
The Health PEI Business Plan 2023-2024 outlines key actions the organization will focus its efforts.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the provincial referral centre for specialized hospital services. The 243-bed facility provides emergency, surgical, inpatient and ambulatory care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital...
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...
Abdomen Ultrasound Do not eat or drink anything 5 hours before your appointment. Children 4 and under should not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before their appointment time. *Note: Patients are asked to please not use any lotions or scented products the day of their exam...
What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and it is the best screening tool to detect cancer early. Regular screening with mammography can find changes in the breast before they can be felt and increase your chances of long-term survival. How can I be part of the...
Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS) provides reproductive and sexual health care to Islanders of all genders, orientations and ages at various sites across PEI. To access safe, confidential, and supportive services, call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free). What...