Island residents can now access a new secure online service called MyPEI Account that gives them access to a variety of government supports digitally, including components of their personal health information. MyPEI Account is part of the Government of PEI’s initiative to...
Access to surgical services in Prince Edward Island is improving significantly with wait times reduced and capacity expanded across the province. Health PEI has completed 3,330 cataract surgeries since January 2025, which is nearly double from the same period in 2024. Also, this...
A change in policy permits parents or legal guardians to register their child’s wishes to be an organ and tissue donor on the intent to donate registry. Previously, the registry applied only to Island residents aged 16 and older who wished to register their intent to donate...
Why was a Kidney Function Panel ordered? A kidney function panel is a group of tests that check how well your kidneys are working. These tests use your blood and pee (urine) to look for signs of problems. Your kidneys help your body by: Balancing fluids and hormones Cleaning...
Community Paramedic Response Units (CPRUs) have responded to more than 1,000 low urgency medical calls since they were introduced last May. This has resulted in fewer unnecessary transports to the emergency department (ED) and more than 275 scheduled follow-up visits for patients...
Anyone who received a COVID-19 vaccine using their PEI Health Card or had a vaccine they received off Island added to their PEI Immunization Record, can access a copy of their proof of vaccination below. Allow up to 48 hours after your vaccination for your information to appear...
Prince Edward Island is strengthening access to care and improving health services across the province with 25 new physicians hired so far in 2025, adding to the 41 physicians hired in 2024 for a cumulative total of 66 physicians in 18 months. Between January 1 and July 22, 2025...
The provincial government is inviting the public to provide feedback on draft regulations for personal services in Prince Edward Island. Personal services include hair, esthetics, nails, piercings, tattooing, and body modifications. The purpose of the proposed regulations is to...
Why was an Electrolytes test ordered? An electrolytes blood test checks for important minerals in your body. These minerals help your body work properly every day. The test looks at: Sodium Potassium Chloride Total Carbon Dioxide Sometimes, a result might be a little outside the...
The provincial government is expanding its RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) prevention programs to better protect Islanders who are most at risk of serious illness from the virus - infants and seniors. Starting this October, all infants will be eligible to receive Beyfortus®...