You need a PEI Health Card to use services at hospitals and other public health care facilities in Prince Edward Island without being charged. Pharmacists also use your health card to record your medications in the PEI Drug Information System. Apply for a PEI Health Card Renew...
Dr. Richard Wedge Chair and Board Member Dr. Richard Wedge is a Family Physician who has worked extensively in the PEI Health system as a Family Physician, the Medical Director for PEI and as CEO for Health PEI until his retirement in 2016. He has a Master’s Degree in Sustainable...
The Department of Health and Wellness has announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Wedge as Chair of the Health PEI Board of Directors. Dr. Wedge succeeds Diane Griffin, who served as Board Chair during a period of significant change within the health system. Ms. Griffin was...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you can access many of the following services without a referral from a doctor. If you are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, see Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner On this page: 811 Telehealth Emergency departments...
Severe weather and road conditions can impact medical appointments and other health care services. This page lists locations and services that are currently closed or delayed due to weather. This list may change frequently. If you are unsure if your appointment will be...
Islanders on the provincial patient registry without a primary care provider can now receive assistance and attend virtual medical appointments at Access PEI in Cornwall. The location in Cornwall, which opened in March 2025, has two private spaces equipped with internet, a...
The prescription medications and some diabetic supplies covered by PEI Pharmacare are identified on the PEI Pharmacare Formulary (search tool), including those that require special authorization. Medications must be dispensed at a PEI community pharmacy to be eligible for...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has approved new personal services regulations that will standardize health and safety requirements for hair, nail, esthetic, and tattoo businesses starting February 1, 2026. While many personal service operators currently follow voluntary...