Health PEI is pleased to announce the launch of the new Patient Medical Home (PMH) at the University of PEI (UPEI). The PMH model of care is a cornerstone of Health PEI’s transformation strategy to connect every Islander to primary care. The PMH at UPEI will employ a dynamic team...
National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 9 to 15 and the PEI government is proud to celebrate and recognize the incredible work of nurse practitioners across the province. These skilled professionals are helping more Islanders get the care they need and are often the first...
If you (and members of your family) have recently moved to Prince Edward Island to live, work, or study, you may apply for a PEI Health Card to receive publicly funded health services. Eligibility You are eligible for a PEI Health Card if: you are legally in Canada; and PEI is your primary residence for at least six months plus a day each year. You must be physically present in the province of Prince Edward Island before applying for health coverage. You can apply for a PEI Health Card as soon as you arrive in PEI. You are not eligible for a PEI Health Card, if you are: an International...
Pictured above from left to right: Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness; Diane Griffin, Health PEI Board Chair; Audrene Mattheson, RN Team Lead; Lorraine Drost, NP; Tasha MacDonald, RN Supervisor; Lorna Hutt, Director of Community Mental Health and Addictions; and Melanie...
The PEI Children with Complex Needs Navigation Program helps children with complex needs and their families find services for their child’s medical and non-medical needs. The navigator cannot provide medical care. However, they may be able to help with medical and non-medical needs through support, education, advocacy, and referrals to programs and services. Does my child qualify for the program? To receive navigation services, children must meet the criteria for Children with Complex Needs: Children with Complex Needs: are under the age of 18; and experience a physical, developmental...
Good afternoon. Bonjour. Kwe. Mister Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Premier Lantz and our government to present the 2026-2027 Capital Budget — a plan that reflects where Prince Edward Island stands today and where we are headed in the years to come. Our province is changing...