Out-of-Province Abortion Services

Provided by: Health PEI
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Service Description

Provides surgical abortion services for women who are having an abortion after 12 weeks and 6 days. Health PEI has arrangements with the Moncton Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Halifax, to provide this service.

Information

Eligibility:
Must have a valid PEI Health Card * For Moncton Hospital, must be no more than 14 weeks pregnant * For QEII in Halifax, must be no more than 16 weeks pregnant
Fees:
Yes * Must be able to pay cost of travel and accommodations* Travel subsidies may be available through Health PEI's Travel Support Programs
How to Access:
Moncton: Self-referral * If considering this option, contact hospital using toll-free number as soon as possible;Halifax: Must be referred by a PEI physician (Women's Wellness and Sexual Health Services can provide a referral) * If considering this option, seek a physician referral as soon as possible * If having difficulty obtaining a referral, contact the Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic at the QEII for assistance * Referrals must be submitted to PEI's Out-of-Province Coordinator and will be approved within 48 hrs
Documents Required:
PEI Health Card * Halifax: Physician referral
Program Hours:
By appointment
Program Phone Numbers:
  • General Inquiries
    PEI Out-of-Province Coordinator
    902-368-6516
  • Moncton Hospital
    To Book an Appointment
    1-844-806-9205
  • QEII Hospital Halifax
    For Help Obtaining a Referral from a PEI Doctor
    902-473-7072
  • Toll-Free Number
    Within PEI * Support and Information from Women's Wellness and Sexual Health Services PEI
    1-844-365-8258
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/abortion-servic(...)
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island

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