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Hospitals and Hospital Services

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.

In Prince Edward Island, medically necessary hospital services are free with a valid PEI Health Card. 

Cancer Treatment and Fertility

Will cancer treatment impact my fertility? Some types of cancer and treatments can impact your fertility. If fertility is important to you, it is important to ask your health care provider if your diagnosis or treatment plan poses any risk to your...

Cannabis Use in Health PEI Facilities and Services

Health PEI has developed a cannabis (marijuana) policy to guide staff, patients, clients, residents and visitors on the use of cannabis products in facilities and on property of Health PEI. Health PEI recognizes that adults may choose to use cannabis...

Community Hospital O'Leary

About Community Hospital O'Leary Community Hospital O'Leary has 13 extended care beds for restorative, respite, convalescent and palliative care. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital Services to...

Diagnostic Imaging Services

Diagnostic Imaging uses specialized equipment to produce images of the inside of the body for the diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease, and medical conditions. These services give health care providers important information to make decisions...

Emergency Department Wait Times

Examples of urgent medical conditions include: discomfort or tightness in the chest, unusual shortness of breath, abdominal pain, a prolonged and persistent headache or dizziness, an injury that may require stitches or may involve a broken bone...

Family Presence in Health Care

Partnering with patients and families is important to the overall well-being and recovery of a patient. Patients and families are encouraged to become partners in care and to be active participants in their health care. Partner in Care A partner in...

Hillsborough Hospital

About Hillsborough Hospital Hillsborough Hospital is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital that provides specialized care, long-term treatment and rehabilitation for individuals facing acute or enduring mental illness, cognitive disabilities or psycho...

Hospital Fees for International Patients 2026-2027

If you are not a Canadian resident with a valid health card, you will be responsible for the cost of your care. Health PEI charges fees for a variety of services which can differ between facilities. Fees are subject to change without notice. You may...

Hospital Services

If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you do not have to pay for medically necessary hospital services in Prince Edward Island. What hospitals are in Prince Edward Island? PEI has seven hospitals. Two main hospitals: Queen Elizabeth Hospital in...

Hospital Transfers

Why would I be transferred to another hospital? Planning your care begins when you are admitted to the hospital. Your health care team will develop a plan of care that is right for you. In some cases, this may include a transfer to another hospital...

Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH)

Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) is a 30-bed community hospital that provides emergency, inpatient, and ambulatory care services. To prepare to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital Services to learn more...

Laboratory Services

How do I contact Laboratory Services and how do I book an appointment? Laboratory Services are offered in communities across PEI: Charlottetown Queen Elizabeth Hospital Book your appointment online Telephone: (902) 894-2138 Address: 60 Riverside...

PEI Cancer Treatment Centre

The PEI Cancer Treatment Centre (PEICTC) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Prince County Hospital Satellite Clinic focuses on specialized care and well-being for adults with cancer. Information for health care providers Health care providers...

Preparing for Discharge

Leaving the hospital is an important step in your care journey, and it’s normal to feel nervous or unsure about this transition. Planning for your discharge begins as soon as you arrive, whether you are seen in the Emergency Department or admitted to...

Prince County Hospital

Prince County Hospital is the second largest acute care hospital in the province. The 110-bed facility provides emergency, inpatient and ambulatory care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit...

QEH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Parental Involvement

Having a newborn admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be an overwhelming experience. At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, NICU staff use a health care approach called Merge™ to keep parents closer to their babies. While your newborn is...

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the provincial referral centre for specialized hospital services. The 243-bed facility provides emergency, surgical, inpatient and ambulatory care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own...

Request Health and Medical Record

Everyone who receives treatment through Health PEI has a health record. Health records contain information such as reports from care providers, results of tests such as blood work and diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, etc.), and prescribed medications...

Souris Hospital

About Souris Hospital Souris Hospital is a 17-bed community hospital that provides inpatient, ambulatory and extended care services to residents and visitors to Eastern Prince Edward Island. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your...

Wait Times for Health Services

Reducing wait times and improving timely access to health services is important to Health PEI. As a patient, client or resident in the health care system, you may have to wait to see a primary care provider or a specialist, to have a test, for...

Western Hospital

Western Hospital is a 25-bed (23 medical and two palliative) community hospital in Alberton that provides emergency, inpatient, ambulatory and palliative care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay...

Your Child’s Surgery Day

Surgery can be stressful for children and caregivers. This page explains what to expect when your child has same-day surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Charlottetown, or at a hospital in PEI. What should I do to prepare my child for...
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