Improvements to the Prince County Hospital’s (PCH) heliport will ensure Islanders have 24/7 access to emergency air transports. The work will take approximately 10 weeks, and during that time patients requiring Lifeflights will be transported by Island EMS to the Lifeflight...
What are ketones? Ketones are made when your body begins using fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. When there is not enough insulin to get glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells, the body will turn to fat for energy. When fat is broken down, ketones are made which can...
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Investing in infrastructure - As she readies the current linear accelerator for her next patient, radiation therapist Leigh-Ann Locke explains how the world-class equipment arriving at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre in March could be a life changer for some Islanders. The centre...
Why was an Electrolytes test ordered? An electrolytes blood test checks for important minerals in your body. These minerals help your body work properly every day. The test looks at: Sodium Potassium Chloride Total Carbon Dioxide Sometimes, a result might be a little outside the...
Why was a Glucose panel ordered? A glucose panel is a blood test that checks how much sugar (called glucose) is in your blood. It includes different types of tests, such as: Fasting blood sugar (FBS) or fasting blood glucose (FBG): Done after not eating for a while. Random blood...
LifeFlight helicopters can once again land and take off from Prince County Hospital for patients needing around-the-clock emergency air transport. Prince County Hospital's helipad reopened this morning after approximately $200,000 in upgrades. The work, which began in October...
Education and employment drew social worker Lorna Hutt to western Canada, but it was returning home to PEI that allowed her to use her skills among friends and family. Hutt is currently the manager of Community Mental Health and Addictions West, overseeing approximately 60 staff...