Why was a Lipid profile ordered? A lipid profile is a blood test that checks the amount of fat in your blood. These fats are called lipids. You might not feel any different if your lipid levels are high, so this test helps to identify potential problems early - especially ones...
Your physician or nurse practitioner can refer you to the Pulmonary Rehab Program by submitting this referral form. If you meet the inclusion criteria for the program, you will be contacted for an assessment appointment. For more information, visit the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab...
Why was a Urinalysis test ordered? A Urinalysis is a common test that checks your pee (urine). It helps health care providers see how well your kidneys are working and identify if there might be an infection in your bladder or urinary tract. Sometimes, a result might be a little...
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...
Why was a Glucose panel ordered? A glucose panel is a blood test that checks how much sugar (called glucose) is in your blood. It includes different types of tests, such as: Fasting blood sugar (FBS) or fasting blood glucose (FBG): Done after not eating for a while. Random blood...
Should I go to a walk-in clinic? Walk-in clinics provide non-urgent care at locations across the province. If you’re sick, call your family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider) first. If you don't have a family doctor, visit a walk-in clinic nearest you or if you...
MyHealthPEI Privacy Statement This privacy statement is intended to provide information on how your personal information (PI) and personal health information (PHI) is collected, used, disclosed and handled in connection with your use of MyHealthPEI. MyHealthPEI, in accordance...
MyHealthPEI shows vaccination information that are digitally recorded in PEI’s Immunization Registry. The PEI Immunization Registry was created in 2016 to keep a digital record of vaccines administered in different health care settings across the province. On this page: What...
MyHealthPEI is a new, easy-to-use online service that provides Island residents (16+) with convenient and secure access to components of their personal health information. Initially, you will be able to view some of your personal health information, including lab results and...
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...