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Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccination
The best way to protect yourself and others from Influenza (the flu) and COVID-19 is to get vaccinated each year. It is safe to get the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. If you are eligible to receive the RSV vaccine, you may also receive it at the same time...
Long-term Care
Long-term care provides specialized nursing and personal care services to individuals who can no longer live on their own, with family or home care supports. These services are provided while respecting each resident’s dignity and personal choices. Services are provided in both...
Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Screening is an important part of your health routine. Screening tests help identify and detect cancer before there are symptoms so that abnormal cells can be removed before they become cancer. It is important to understand your risk of developing cancer and what type of...
Lung Health: Taking Care of Your Lungs
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death on PEI with an average of 96 people dying from lung cancer each year. Lung cancer is often diagnosed in the late stages, when treatment is more difficult. Source: PEI Cancer Registry, 2024. What is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer starts...
Ultrasound Wait Times
What is the wait time to have an ultrasound? On average, you can expect to wait: Timeframe: as of June 30, 2025 What are the wait time targets for ultrasounds? Emergency patients: Within 24-48 hours Urgent patients: Within 14 days Semi-urgent patients: Within 28 days Non-urgent...
Computed Tomography (CT) Wait Times
What is the wait time to have a CT scan? On average, you can expect to wait: Timeframe: as of June 30, 2025 What are the wait time targets for CT scans? Emergency patients: Within 48 hours Urgent patients: Within 14 days Semi-urgent patients: Within 28 days Non-urgent (or routine...
Surgery Wait Times
Wait times for surgery can vary. Some surgeons can have longer wait times than others. Your choice of surgeon is made by you and your family doctor while considering their current wait times and your particular needs. Surgery wait times are available for the following procedures...