What is a Patient Medical Home? A Patient Medical Home is a modern, team-based approach to primary care. It means you and your family have a regular primary care provider—such as a physician or nurse practitioner—supported by a team of healthcare professionals. This team may...
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...
If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider), you may be able to see one online through the PEI Unaffiliated Virtual Care Program. This program provides free access to doctors through an online health care platform called Maple. You will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet to use this service. You are not eligible for this program if you have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. How to sign up | How to use Maple | Get help How to sign up 1. Join the Provincial Patient Registry The Provincial Patient Registry is a wait list to get a regular family doctor...
Psychological services can play an important role in supporting children and their families. If you have concerns about your toddler, preschooler or kindergarten-aged child’s development, or if your child is experiencing behavioural or complex health needs, Pediatric Psychology...
Know your options 811 Telehealth Get 24-hour phone support from a nurse who can refer you to additional community services. 2-1-1 PEI Call 2-1-1 or search the pe.211.ca website to connect with social, government and non-urgent health services quickly and easily. Pharmacy Plus PEI...
Prince Edward Island primary care providers – nurse practitioners and family physicians – and pediatricians have the opportunity to participate in a one-year pilot program supported by Canada Health Infoway to advance the use of AI scribe technology across Canada. Your health...
When Doreen Pippy picks up the phone each morning, she’s not just returning calls. She’s offering help. As Health PEI’s Provincial Patient Navigator, Doreen is the bridge between Islanders and the care they need, guiding them through a complex system that many people struggle...
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...
This book contains information for parents, focusing on babies from birth to 6 months old. It includes information about growth and development, play, breastfeeding, crying, sleeping, and health and safety.
This book contains information for parents and families. It includes information about parent care and family care, including topics such as postpartum care, mental health, family safety, eating for wellness, siblings, and childcare.