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PEI Breast Screening Program
What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and it is the best screening tool to detect cancer early. Regular screening with mammography can find changes in the breast before they can be felt and increase your chances of long-term survival. How can I be part of the...
Prince Edward Home
About Prince Edward Home Prince Edward Home is a 120-bed long-term care facility located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. There are 10 households (Blue Heron, Blue Jay Way, Fox Meadow, Lighthouse Cove, Red Oak Heights, Sunrise Place, Valour Hall, Red Rock Inn, Lupin Valley...
Virtual care now available to patients of Dr. Syed Naqvi
Health PEI is providing patients of Dr. Syed Naqvi access to the Unaffiliated Virtual Care program, offered through Maple. Dr. Naqvi is on medical leave for indeterminate amount of time. His practice serves more than 2,500 Islanders. “While this does not replace the need for...
Sexual Health Services
Sexual Health Services are provided through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services to Islanders of all genders, orientations and ages at various sites across PEI. To access safe, confidential and supportive services, call 1-844-365-8258 (toll-free). What services are...
Abortion Services
Abortion Services are offered in Prince Edward Island through Sexual Health, Options & Reproductive Services (SHORS) and out-of-province at the Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick and the QEII in Halifax, Nova Scotia. How do I access Abortion Services? Sexual Health, Options &...
Transition Unit
The Transition Unit is a 21-day program that helps Islanders in the early stages of addictions recovery continue their recovery in the community in a safe and supported way. Participants focus on their life and recovery goals and are connected to community-based services that can...
Health PEI advising the public of additional delayed referrals related to Electronic Medical Record
Health PEI is updating the public about two issues with Health PEI Electronic Medical Record (EMR) resulting in delayed referrals from primary care providers to a specialist. In November 2022, Health PEI became aware of an issue where referrals from primary care physicians were...
HPV Screening and Cervical Cancer Prevention
Regular cervical screenings detect abnormal changes in the cells of your cervix, which can help prevent cervical cancer or improve your chance of complete recovery. Take control of your cervical health with HPV screening HPV (human papillomavirus) testing has replaced Pap tests...
Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Screening is an important part of your health routine. Screening tests help identify and detect cancer before there are symptoms so that abnormal cells can be removed before they become cancer. It is important to understand your risk of developing cancer and what type of...