Regular cervical screening is the best way you can protect yourself from cervical cancer. HPV (human papillomavirus) testing has replaced Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer on PEI. There are no symptoms to let you know a test is needed. Current guidelines recommend women...
Health PEI is participating in a national pilot program, in collaboration with Canada Health Infoway and other provinces and territories, to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) scribe technology in primary care settings. The AI scribe technology is designed to reduce...
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...
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...
In PEI, there is a waiting list to find a new family doctor or nurse practitioner. This waiting list is called the Patient Registry. You should join the Patient Registry if: You are a resident of PEI with a valid PEI Health Card and you: do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and would like to have one; have moved within the province and are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your new area; or are expecting a baby and do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner Additionally, you should contact the Patient Registry Program if you are on the Patient Registry...
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...
The PEI Colorectal Cancer Screening Program offers and promotes cancer screening for Island residents. Colorectal cancer often begins as polyps which are abnormal growths in the colon or rectum that can turn into cancer over time. There are often no warning signs. Finding and...
You need a PEI Health Card to use services at hospitals and other public health care facilities in Prince Edward Island without being charged. Pharmacists also use your health card to record your medications in the PEI Drug Information System. Apply for a PEI Health Card Renew...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you can access many of the following services without a referral from a doctor. If you are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, see Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner On this page: 811 Telehealth Emergency departments...
Severe weather and road conditions can impact medical appointments and other health care services. This page lists locations and services that are currently closed or delayed due to weather. This list may change frequently. If you are unsure if your appointment will be...