Health PEI

Health PEI testing clinics will continue with extended hours on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Clinics and hours of operation are as follows: •    Montague, Montague Legion, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. •    Charlottetown, Park Street, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. •  

Health PEI is restricting visitors and increasing COVID-19 testing capacity in response to the latest outbreak of cases and increased pandemic restrictions announced Sunday.  As of 8 a.m. Monday, no visiting will be allowed at Health PEI hospitals

Health PEI is opening a testing clinic in Stratford today and extending hours for COVID testing in Montague, Summerside and Charlottetown due to increased demand. 

Health PEI is reminding Islanders that masks are required for entry to any of its buildings under the new Chief Public Health Office regulations.  Mask wearing is very important in health care settings, where a COVID-19 outbreak would affect

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..

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all Health PEI specimen collection (including blood collection) and diagnostic imaging are now being done by appointment.  As noted by Marion Dowling, Health PEI’s Chief Nursing Officer, in today’s media briefing

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