Islanders can access virtual health care services through their computer, smartphone, or tablet. You can connect with a PEI physician over a secure line for treatment of several conditions using text chat, audio, or video chat. Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care...
Physician Assistants are regulated health care professionals who practice under PEI’s Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) - Physician Assistants. Under the supervision of a Physician, the Physician Assistant (PA) will coordinate, evaluate, and provide high quality care to...
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...
Should I go to a walk-in clinic? Walk-in clinics provide non-urgent care at locations across the province. If you’re sick, call your family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider) first. If you don't have a family doctor, visit a walk-in clinic nearest you or if you...
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...
The PEI Children with Complex Needs Navigation Program helps children with complex needs and their families find services for their child’s medical and non-medical needs. The navigator cannot provide medical care. However, they may be able to help with medical and non-medical needs through support, education, advocacy, and referrals to programs and services. Does my child qualify for the program? To receive navigation services, children must meet the criteria for Children with Complex Needs: Children with Complex Needs: are under the age of 18; and experience a physical, developmental...