What is Pertussis? Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the lungs and upper airway that is caused by a bacteria. The pertussis bacteria can be present in the nose and throat of people of all ages. It is spread easily by coughing, sneezing and close...
The PEI Provincial Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic is located at the Polyclinic Professional Centre in Charlottetown. It serves as an outpatient clinic for individuals who have signs and symptoms of a recent transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a non-disabling stroke. The main...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is encouraging those heading back-to-school to get tested for COVID-19 this weekend, if they are experiencing any symptoms. Additional Health PEI testing locations will be available for Island K-12 students, post-secondary...
Health PEI is committed to your privacy and the protection of your personal health information. Health PEI will only collect, use and disclose your personal health information, as permitted by law, for the purposes of your care or to plan and manage health services. The Prince...
Nurses form the largest workforce within our health care system and, as such, play an instrumental role in defining the care and services provided to Islanders every day. There are almost 2000 nurses (registered nurses, nurse practitioners and licensed practical nurses) employed...
Health PEI’s Virtual Care Clinic, an online platform offered through Maple, has been extended for another twelve months to support Islanders without a primary care provider to access a doctor virtually. The service was launched in July 2020 to enhance access to care, particularly...
Health PEI is pleased to announce the launch of a Mental Health and Addictions Research Centre. The research centre is led by Dr. Amanda Hudson, Director, Mental Health and Addictions Research, Health PEI. Dr. Hudson is providing oversight to a team comprised of a research...
Frequently Asked Questions for Insulin Pump Users [PDF | 198 KB] includes helpful advice on when to seek assistance from: your pump company your diabetes educator your nearest emergency department Sick Day Management on an Insulin Pump provides important points to remember if you...
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 Thursday 8-12:00pm. Park Street...
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 reality. This program will allow...