Health PEI

COVID-19 testing availability and cough and fever clinic hours are changing across the Island starting August 1st.  COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Borden: Open 7 days a week. 8-4:00pm  Slemon Park:  Drop in only. Monday and Friday 8-4:00pm; Tuesday and

Islanders can now apply for Prince Edward Island’s new Provincial Dental Care Program.  “Oral health is such an important component of our overall health, so I am pleased to see our government’s plans for the Provincial Dental Care Program become a

COVID-19 testing availability is changing across the Island, but testing sites remain open daily for those who need it. 

A new Psychologist Incentive Program will improve access to psychology services and increase support to meet the mental health needs of Islanders.   “Psychologists are in high demand in Prince Edward Island, and we are pleased to offer this new

June is Stroke Awareness Month and a good time for Islanders to discuss signs of stroke, risk factors and prevention and support programs available in-person and virtually.  In PEI, stroke patients can communicate with their healthcare professionals

All public COVID-19 testing clinics will be closed Monday, May 24, for the Victoria Day holiday. Testing will remain available for rotational workers and essential workers in Borden. Clinics are open as usual on Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23

Health PEI advises that due to a temporary lack of on-call physician coverage, urgent surgeries at Prince County Hospital will be diverted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital until May 12, 8 a.m. All other services, including emergency department

Dr. Michael Gardam will take on duties as Health PEI’s acting CEO, beginning May 8.  Dr. Gardam was recommended for the position by the Health PEI Board of Directors. In addition, he will continue to provide clinical oversight services as Health PEI

Lisa McCarthy is encouraging others to become registered organ donors after their family's decision to donate her son’s organs saved the lives of five other people. Lisa’s 18-year-old son, Brodie passed away in May 2018 after a fatal rugby accident

Enhanced COVID-19 testing will be provided in Borden, Slemon Park, and Charlottetown for workers and commercial truckers starting Monday, with reduced turnaround times for test results.