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...
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.
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.