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Breast Screening: Notice to patients receiving the COVID-19 vaccination
Notice to breast screening patients receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.
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COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna vaccines continuing at new locations
Patients who are scheduled to receive COVID-19 vaccine at the large vaccine clinics run by Health PEI are reminded that clinic locations in Charlottetown and Summerside have changed. Those who have an appointment in Charlottetown are now advised to go to the Eastlink Centre...
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Emergency Numbers
Ambulance, Fire, Police: 9-1-1 Call 9-1-1 to report a fire, crime or health emergency for immediate help. Operators will ask about the emergency and dispatch the police, fire department and/or an ambulance, as needed. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week...
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Health Foundations and Auxiliaries
Investing in the health of Island communities Hospital foundations and auxiliaries raise money each year to help pay for vital medical, diagnostic, and surgical equipment. They also fundraise for other hospital items to support and improve patient care and comfort. These...
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New program to connect children waiting for autism assessments with interventions
A new Health PEI program will provide early intervention for children who are awaiting an autism assessment from a psychologist. The Social ABCs program is a structured, evidence-based early intervention program for children identified as possibly having autism spectrum disorder...
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Health PEI taking vaccine appointments bookings earlier for Islanders
Health PEI is advising new groups of those in the 75 plus age category that they can book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment earlier, due to our rapid ability to book a large number of the first co-hort. The new schedule is as follows: Those born May-August can start to book...
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Patient Preparation
What is an MRI exam? Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body. Is MRI safe? The magnetic field...
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Computed Tomography (CT) Patient Preparation
CT Abdomen / CT Abdomen and Pelvis For this procedure, you will need to pick up a bottle of Telebrix to consume prior to your appointment. Telebrix can be picked up in the Diagnostic Imaging department at any of the following sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Prince County Hospital...
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Nuclear Medicine Patient Preparation
Bone Scan The exam duration for this test is 15 minutes initially for explanation of the procedure and injection of radiopharmaceutical. You will then be instructed by the technologist to return 2 to 4 hours after the injection for your bone scan. HIDA Scan Do not have anything...
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Ultrasound Patient Preparation
Abdomen Ultrasound Do not eat or drink anything 5 hours before your appointment. Children 4 and under should not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before their appointment time. *Note: Patients are asked to please not use any lotions or scented products the day of their exam...