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Primary care is the first point of contact in the health care system, providing care for residents of Prince Edward Island. It includes the diagnosis, treatment, and management of common health concerns, as well as preventive care.
Primary care services are delivered by a variety of health professionals, including nurse practitioners, pharmacists, midwives, dietitians, mental health professionals, therapists, and others. Exploring different care options can help individuals find the right provider for their needs.
Health PEI provides services such as Patient Medical Homes, pharmacy services, and digital health tools like eHealth and TeleHealth.
To learn more about primary care services, explore the related sections on this webpage, including information on accessing walk-in clinics, utilizing digital health services, and connecting with different health care providers.
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
For medical emergencies,...
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2-1-1: connecting you to non-urgent health services
211 is a free, confidential information and referral service. It can quickly connect you to non-urgent health services. These include human, social, community and government...
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...
What is a Patient Navigator?
Health PEI Patient Navigators are individuals who can help you and your family to access resources within the health care services, community support organizations and other resources regardless of where you live in PEI or...
Pharmacists can help Island residents get the care they need in their neighbourhood.
Ask Your Pharmacist
Island pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common ailments and renew eligible prescriptions.
Participating Pharmacies
Contact your...
Public Health Nursing delivers programs that promote, protect, and preserve the health of individuals, families and communities. Public health nurses serve Islanders at every stage of life, from infants to seniors.
How can Public Health Nursing help me...
8-1-1: speak to a registered nurse If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information, call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dial 7-1-1 (TTY), if you are hearing impaired.
Call 2-1-1 or search the pe.211.ca website to connect with social, government and non-urgent health services quickly and easily. Call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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