Stratford is PEI's fastest-growing community with over 12,000 residents, but has no walk-in clinic of its own. Residents must cross the Hillsborough Bridge to Charlottetown for any walk-in care — adding 20+ minutes each way to an already 3-5 hour wait. MedLetter eliminates this entirely with same-day online sick notes reviewed by CPSPEI-registered physicians.
Stratford is PEI's fastest-growing municipality, located just across the Hillsborough Bridge from Charlottetown. Despite rapid population growth (12,000+ residents), the community has no walk-in clinic. Residents must drive to Charlottetown's QEH or Polyclinic — a 20-minute drive that becomes 30+ minutes during rush hour or bridge construction. For Stratford workers commuting to Charlottetown jobs, taking time off to get a note for time off creates an absurd situation. MedLetter provides same-day documentation from home.
A Stratford resident working downtown Charlottetown woke up sick. Rather than drive across the bridge, wait 4 hours at a clinic, then drive back — all while unwell — they used MedLetter from their couch.
A Shoppers Drug Mart employee at Stratford Town Centre needed a sick note for gastroenteritis. With no local walk-in, MedLetter was the only option that didn't require crossing the bridge.
A construction worker on a new Stratford subdivision strained his back. With no local clinic and the QEH at capacity, MedLetter provided documentation the same day.
A remote employee living in Stratford needed documentation for their mainland employer. MedLetter provided a CPSPEI-signed note without requiring any travel.
MedLetter physicians are registered with CPSPEI and follow all College guidelines for virtual care. Our documentation meets the same standard as notes from Charlottetown walk-in clinics.
Protected under PEI HIPA and PIPEDA. Encrypted Canadian servers. No employer contact beyond your sick note.
Accepted by all Stratford employers and businesses, as well as all Charlottetown employers where Stratford residents commute. Schools including Glen Stewart Primary and Stratford Elementary accept our documentation for parent-provided notes.
MedLetter is a documentation service. For emergencies, call 911 or visit QEH Emergency. Not all requests are approved.
No. Stratford does not have a walk-in clinic. Residents must drive to Charlottetown (20+ minutes across the Hillsborough Bridge) for walk-in care. MedLetter provides same-day sick notes without leaving Stratford.
Use MedLetter online. Complete the 2-minute intake form from home and receive a CPSPEI physician-signed sick note via email the same day. No bridge commute required.
Yes. All Stratford and Charlottetown employers accept MedLetter sick notes. They are signed by CPSPEI-registered physicians and meet all legal requirements under PEI employment standards.
MedLetter charges a flat $49 fee. The alternative is driving to Charlottetown (gas + bridge time) and waiting 3-5 hours at a walk-in clinic.
Yes. MedLetter is available 7 days a week. This is especially valuable for Stratford residents since Charlottetown walk-in clinics have reduced weekend hours.
Significantly. The round trip to a Charlottetown walk-in takes 4-6 hours (20 min drive + 3-5 hour wait + 20 min drive back). MedLetter delivers in 2-6 hours with zero travel.