Women's Health
You will find the prenatal programs and health services offered to support you from the beginning of your pregnancy through to the first month following your baby’s birth. You will also find the options available if you decide to end your pregnancy.
Abortion Services are offered in Prince Edward Island and out-of-province at the Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick and the QEII in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
How do I access Abortion Services?
There are three options for accessing abortion services:...
A mammogram (an x-ray of the breast) is the best screening tool to detect cancer of the breast. Regular screening can detect breast cancer at an early stage, which can increase your chances of long term survival.
Do I need a mammogram?
A screening...
Breast cancer survivor Maureen Garrity says she wishes a new patient information tool had been available back when she received her diagnosis.
Health PEI has partnered with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, health care providers, and patient...
If you are pregnant and have a nutritional deficiency, you may be eligible for coverage of approved nutritional supplement costs through the Nutrition Services Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you have a PEI Health Card, and...
Nearly 70 per cent of cervical cancer cases are caused by two strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). For more information on the HPV Vaccine and the immunization schedule, contact Public Health.
Regular screening to detect abnormal changes in...
The health service system is complex and difficult to understand, particularly for those who are suffering, in pain and are vulnerable. The patient navigator service supports individuals and caregivers, helping to connect them with the right health care...
The Reproductive Care Program provides information to support fetal, maternal, newborn, and family health during the prenatal and postnatal periods. The program is also responsible for the provincial perinatal database.
What should I know before I get...
A new series of prenatal classes begins for expectant parents of the Souris area. Expectant parents are encouraged to register early in your pregnancy to receive the most benefit from the classes. Helpful information on these topics is provided:...
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...
Having a regular Pap test is the best way you can protect yourself from cervical cancer. You can use this online form to request an appointment for a Pap test.
What is a Pap test?
During a Pap test a family physician, nurse practitioner, or registered...
Women in PEI: A Statistical Review is a statistical snapshot of the female population in PEI. This document provides sex-disaggregated data related to education, work and income, health, justice, violence against women and women in leadership. It...
Overview
Violence against anyone is unacceptable. Violence experienced by women, however, particularly intimate
partner violence and sexual assault, represents a unique aspect of the wider social problem of violence, and requires specific attention...
The following is a list of supports for victims:
Information for Women and Men in an Abusive Relationship
This guide contains information for individuals who identify as a victim, or as someone whose behaviour is abusive, or both. It also contains...
Some transgender health services may be accessed through your family physician. Speak with your health care provider for help with your transition.
What does it mean to be transgender?
A transgender person is someone who may act, feel or view their...
Including Sexual Health Services for all individuals
How can the Women's Wellness Program help me?
The Women’s Wellness Program provides a variety of reproductive and sexual health services across PEI to individuals of all genders, orientations and...