What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease in which your body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes leads to high blood glucose levels, which can damage...
What are the kidneys? The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are connected to the bladder. They are located below the ribs near the back. What do the kidneys do? The kidneys have many different jobs, but one of the most important is to filter the blood, removing waste...
Heart and blood vessel problems can occur if you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels. What do my heart and blood vessels do? Your heart and blood vessels make up your circulatory system. Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your body. Your heart pumps blood carrying...
The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Communities across Canada are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure is safe and reliable. Today...
The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is once again offering Islanders the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost. The five-month accelerated correctional services program will provide 12 students with skills and...
Islanders who have not yet received their first dose of vaccine can now book appointments at 26 Island pharmacies, thanks to an increase in vaccine supplies. The Moderna vaccine is now available at 14 more Island pharmacies to anyone age 18 and over who has not already received...
Nerve damage is a long-term complication of diabetes. If you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels over an extended period of time it can cause diabetic neuropathy (damage your nerves). What is neuropathy? There are two types of neuropathy: Peripheral – affects the feeling in...
What is the Three Oaks Senior High Registry? The Three Oaks Senior High Registry has been developed to respond to parent and student concern about the potential exposure of students to particulate matter and asbestos as a result of construction and facility upgrades at Three Oaks Senior High in Summerside, PEI, for some or all of the period of February 17, 2017 to March 4, 2019. What Information is in the Three oaks Senior High Registry? The content of the Three Oaks Senior High Registry is limited to: names of all students enrolled at Three Oaks Senior High School for some or all of the...
Prince Edward Island’s Water Act comes into effect on June 16. This comprehensive Act, which was developed with considerable input from the stakeholders and public from 2014 – 2017 by then Minister Robert Mitchell will provide fair access to water for everyone, while ensuring the...
What is an MRI exam? Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body. Is MRI safe? The magnetic field...