Women's Health
Abortion Services are offered in Prince Edward Island through the Women's Wellness Program 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...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in-...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in-...
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...
Obstetrical and gynecological care is provided to Island women from the surrounding areas of Charlottetown, to the Eastern tip of the province. Physicians provide 24-hour on call service seven days a week to deliver babies, for urgent gynecology issues,...
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...
Navigating health care can be difficult, particularly if you are alone, overwhelmed and in pain. The patient navigator service can help guide you through Prince Edward Island’s health care system. Call 1-844-882-3141 or email patientnavigator@gov.pe.ca...
What is a mammogram?
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and it is the best screening tool to detect cancer early. Regular screening with mammography can find changes in the breast before they can be felt and increase your chances of long term...
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...
Pregnancy and life with a new baby may not always be what you expect. Pregnancy, the birth of a baby, or an adoption brings physical, emotional and social changes. Adjustments to the new roles and relationships are not always easy. It can be a time of...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in-...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in...
During the current COVID-19 situation, Public Health Nursing has moved to providing essential services. The Prince Edward Island Immunization Program continues to be offered during this time. This program provides safe and effective vaccines that protect...
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...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in-...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in...
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...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in-...
Transgender health services may be accessed through your family physician, nurse practitioner or community mental health provider. Speak with your health care provider or the patient navigator for help with your transition. The patient navigator can be...
The Women's Wellness Program & Sexual Health Services will be resuming services in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
Services will include:
- contraception;
- abortion care;
- maternal mental health services through telephone and in-...