Health PEI

Provides surgical abortion services are available for individuals who are over 14 weeks pregnant or when a physician is unavailable. Health PEI has arrangements with the Moncton Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Halifax to provide this service.

• Connect with other health care professionals
• Locate programs and services that are available to help
• Assist with the discharge process from an out-of-province hospital

Islanders who have been pre-approved for out-of-province medical services may be eligible for travel assistance to appointments in NS and NB through Maritime Bus.

Note: Applicants must apply at least 10 days before out-of-province travel, and the application must be approved prior to purchasing tickets.

Provides in-home and inpatient services to assist people experiencing a progressive life threatening illness and their families. Includes:

• Medical, nursing and professional care
• Assistance understanding your illness and treatment options
• Helping you learn to express your wishes and personal goals and help you to achieve these goals
• Pain and symptom management
• Respite care for families/caregivers
• Advance care planning
• Ongoing bereavement support for families
• After hours in-home support is available through Island EMS by calling 9-1-1. Visit Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home Program for full details

Provides regular pap tests for women to help reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

Please note: Clinics are held at various locations across Epekwitk / PEI each year and the most current location information and dates can be found online. Appointments are required.

• Identify and work with health care providers and programs that provide support
• Help find and access community resources
• Help coordinate health care services required
• Answer questions about the health care system (both on- and off-Island services)

• Do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and would like to register for one
• Have moved within the province and are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in their new area
• Are expecting a baby and do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner
• Are currently on the Patient Registry waitlist and your contact information has changed
• Are on the Patient Registry and have found your own doctor

• Applying when you have moved to PEI from another province or country
• Replacing a lost or stolen card
• Coverage when traveling to another province or outside of Canada

Participating pharmacies can assess for 35 non-urgent, common ailments and prescribe some medications.

Examples of ailments include:

• Cough
• Testing and treatment for strep throat
• Sore throat
• Seasonal allergies
• Heart burn
• Minor joint pain
• Thrush
• Skin conditions like eczema and acne and more

See website for the full list of aliments.
Prescriptions: Pharmacists can assess and prescribe renewals of medications that were originally prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Several factors are considered to determine if a medication is eligible for renewal by a pharmacist including the type of medication, reason for use, and monitoring required.

See website for the full list of participating pharmacies.

Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Evidence-based interventions are offered to help individuals manage ADHD symptoms and improve daily functioning. Includes:

• Comprehensive ADHD assessments
• Diagnosis and treatment planning tailored to individual needs
• Medication management in collaboration with health care providers
• Psychosocial support and therapy for individuals and families
• Education and resources on ADHD, and strategies for self-management

Note: Clients are required to provide at least one source of childhood collateral predating age 12 upon being contacted for their appointment.