Women’s wellness and sexual health services for all Islanders are expanding to rural communities, enhancing access to care and support. Community-based services offered as part of the Women’s Wellness Program are now available in Souris, O’Leary, and Alberton in addition to...
Prince Edward Island is marking World Contraception Day on September 26 with a clear message: Reproductive health is for all Islanders. Access to contraception helps people make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health, which strengthens families, workplaces...
Prince Edward Island has become the first province in Canada to recognize family medicine as a standalone specialty, a significant milestone achieved through the recently signed five-year physician services agreement. Under this agreement, PEI family doctors will now rank among...
Obstetrical and gynecological care is provided to Island residents from the surrounding areas of Charlottetown to the Eastern tip of the province. Physicians provide 24-hour on-call service seven days a week for obstetrical care, urgent gynecology issues, inpatient rounds and to...
Prince Edward Island wasn’t on Melinda Ells’ radar when she started her job hunt after graduating from Dalhousie University as a nurse practitioner But after five years here, the 34-year-old Advocate Harbour, NS native can’t stop singing the Island’s praises. “It’s very peaceful...
I’m sick with a respiratory illness. What should I do? Staying home when you are sick lowers the chance of spreading illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza to others. You should stay home until: your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you had...
A survey of Islanders’ experiences with virtual health care show a large number of respondents are comfortable with the technology but would like more support in accessing it. The anonymous, voluntary survey was conducted in the summer of 2022 by Health PEI’s Virtual Care Project...
If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner (primary care provider), you may be able to see one online through the PEI Unaffiliated Virtual Care Program. This program provides free access to doctors through an online health care platform called Maple. You will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet to use this service. You are not eligible for this program if you have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. How to sign up | How to use Maple | Get help How to sign up 1. Join the Provincial Patient Registry The Provincial Patient Registry is a wait list to get a regular family doctor...
Health PEI is currently experiencing a shortage of physicians and nurse practitioners at the Harbourside Health Centre (HHC) and is working to recruit a full collaborative care team. As a result, patients are being reassigned to new providers in the area to maintain service...
A government investment of $5.35 million will enhance patient care services at Prince County Hospital (PCH). This investment will go towards expanding the Ambulatory Care Centre and introduction of a new Women’s Wellness Centre. “Ambulatory care is one of the most significant...