What is the wait time to have a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan? Due to unpredictable staff shortages, you may need to wait longer than the times posted below to have an MRI. On average, you can expect to wait: Timeframe: as of December 31, 2024 What are the wait time...
What is the wait time to have a CT scan? On average, you can expect to wait: Timeframe: as of December 31, 2024 What are the wait time targets for CT scans? Emergency patients: Within 48 hours Urgent patients: Within 14 days Semi-urgent patients: Within 28 days Non-urgent (or...
The COACH Program provides frail Island seniors with in-home support for their complex health needs. The program is led by a specialized team of health care professionals who support frail seniors to live at home longer and return home from hospital sooner. The team works with...
If you are an older adult with complex health needs, you may be referred by your family doctor for a geriatric assessment. The Geriatric Program’s interdisciplinary team provides specialized care and support to families that can help address health issues affecting the frail...
The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a safe and painless at-home colorectal cancer screening test that checks for tiny amounts of blood in the stool (poop) that you cannot see. This blood could be caused by polyps, abnormal growths in the colon or rectum, that can turn into cancer over time. There are often no warning signs. Finding and removing polyps early increases your chance of preventing colorectal cancer or detecting it early when it is most treatable. Do I qualify for home screening using a FIT Kit? You should do a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every two years if: You are between...
When you have diabetes, foot care is very important. How can diabetes affect my feet? Too much glucose in your blood can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This can result in a loss of sensation, that is, you may not feel a foot injury, such as a blister or a cut...
The Dementia Specialty Team (DST) helps Islanders living with dementia and their care partners. The team includes a geriatrician, an occupational therapy lead, and a physiotherapy lead. Together, they provide a consultative service that promotes evidence-based, best practice...
The Provincial Preventative Diabetes Foot Care Program provides education, assessments, and preventative nail and foot care for people living with diabetes with a moderate or higher risk of foot problems. It can improve your independence and self-care, and help you enjoy daily...
What is Accreditation? Accreditation is an evaluation process based on an external review. Accreditation Canada awarded Health PEI Accreditation Status following an intensive external review of facilities, programs, and services in August 2022. This Accreditation status remains...
Complete this FIT Home Screening Test Request form if you are 50-74 years of age and are of average risk for colorectal cancer.