Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the digestive tract, gallbladder, liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. A professional who specializes in these fields is called a gastroenterologist/GI Specialist or doctor, or gastroenterologist/GI Nurse Practitioner. Our...
The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a safe and painless at-home colorectal cancer screening test that checks for tiny amounts of blood in the stool (poop) that you cannot see. This blood could be caused by polyps, abnormal growths in the colon or rectum, that can turn into cancer over time. There are often no warning signs. Finding and removing polyps early increases your chance of preventing colorectal cancer or detecting it early when it is most treatable. Do I qualify for home screening using a FIT Kit? You should do a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every two years if: You are between...
Insurable medical services such as an emergency or sudden illness within Canada may be covered for Island residents with a valid PEI Health Card. How do I get approval for out-of-province non-emergency medical or hospital service? Your PEI physician or nurse practitioner will...
Health PEI Dental Programs Health PEI has four programs to assist Islanders with dental care: Provincial Dental Care Program Cleft Palate Orthodontic Funding Program School Oral Health Preventative Program and Long-Term/Community Care Preventative Dental Program. Provincial...
If you or your family earn a low income, you may be eligible to receive subsidized basic dental treatment services under the Provincial Dental Care Program. To qualify, you and the dependent members of your family must: be residents of Prince Edward Island; have an active PEI...
Your doctor, nurse practitioner or other service provider can refer you for services with community mental health and/or addictions services.
What is cervical self-screening? Cervical self-screening makes it possible to screen yourself. What happens during cervical self-screening? The test uses a small swab to collect a sample from the vagina to look for human papillomavirus (HPV). You can do the test during a visit to...
What is an eating disorder? An eating disorder is a medical and psychiatric illness that affects how you think and feel about food, your body, weight, and exercise. It changes the way you make choices about eating and can prevent you from getting the nutrition your body needs to...