Health PEI

“It is a true honour to be recognized in this way. I don’t do the work I do for any type of recognition,” said Susan (Sue) Doucette, provincial palliative home care clinical development coordinator, recipient of the King Charles III medal. “My home

Islanders are invited to provide their feedback on the Pharmacy Plus PEI program, launched last year, through an online survey available until the end of October. 

Island residents 18 years of age and older can take part in the anonymous survey. The

Health PEI welcomes two Mi’kmaq Health Systems Navigators to help Mi’kmaq people access health services on PEI. Shelby Arsenault is the Mi’kmaq Navigator West, working out of the Lennox Island Health Centre. Crissy Riley is the Mi’kmaq Navigator East

Eligibility cards for the Provincial Dental Care Program (PDCP) expire June 30th, 2023 and Islanders enrolled in the program are encouraged to reapply as soon as possible to keep receiving benefits.

Patient eligibility must be confirmed for the

Health PEI is inviting all Islanders aged 18 and up to take a survey about virtual health care.  The Virtual Care Patient Survey is voluntary, and all responses are anonymous. The survey will take 5 to 7 minutes to complete. The information gathered

Islanders who require COVID-19 testing now have the option of booking their appointment online and receiving a scheduled test in Slemon Park in Summerside or at the Charlottetown testing clinic on Park Street..

World Stroke Day on October 29 is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to discuss risk factors, signs of stroke and programs available to support stroke survivors.   The FAST campaign, a partnership with Health PEI, Island EMS and

Whether in person or online, Islanders who attend Health PEI’s annual general meeting can give their input and participate in quality discussions about health care on Prince Edward Island. 

During national Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, October 20-25, Island women are reminded how important it is to be screened regularly for cervical cancer. Regular screening with a Pap test to detect abnormal changes in the cells at an early stage can

Island women are encouraged to follow breast screening guidelines and have regular mammograms.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the perfect time to remind everyone about the importance of getting screened and finding breast cancer early