COVID-19 drop-in testing sites will be modified over the holidays giving a much-earned break to testing clinic staff. If you require a COVID-19 test that would normally occur on Dec. 24th, 25th, Dec. 31st or Jan 1st, please plan ahead to be tested within the following operational...
Yesterday, the Chief Public Health Officer announced the easing of restrictions in place as part of the circuit breaker to limit the possible spread of COVID-19 on PEI. In alignment with this easing of restrictions, Health PEI is easing visitor restrictions at all hospitals and...
Health PEI testing clinics will return to normal hours of operation starting Saturday, Dec. 12. Clinics and hours of operation are as follows: Montague Legion: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday Charlottetown, Park Street: 8 a.m to 4 p.m., seven days a week...
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, long term care, or any other...
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. Stratford testing clinic will be located at Stratford Town Hall. It will open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. tonight...
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 vulnerable patients or staff who...
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.. “Requesting an appointment on-line will enable Islanders to more...
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, booking these appointments allows for...
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 Heart and Stroke, reminds Islanders...
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 help prevent cervical cancer...