EVT is a time-dependent treatment for patients with acute stroke and involves the mechanical removal of large clots obstructing brain vessels to promote blood flow.
Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) has been expanded to include all patients in NL who meet the criteria. EVT is a time-dependent treatment for patients with acute stroke and involves the mechanical removal of large clots obstructing brain vessels to promote blood flow. Health Minister John Hogan says this expansion is leading to healthier outcomes for stroke patients and reducing the length of hospital stays. Hogan says the procedure is done in Stt. John’s but a collaborative team will get patients there. As of this month, 246 patients flew to St. John’s for same day fly-in/fly-out cardiac catheterization flights.
Young people in western NL now have better local access to services for mental health, primary care, housing, employment, and community support. Becket Western NL, a new Integrated Youth Services (IYS) hub, has officially opened.
Bay St. George RCMP is looking for security camera footage after a break in at Lourdes Superette.
The first day of spring has come and gone, and with the extended winter weather, means motorists can keep their studded tires on a little longer.
Tip of a possible impaired driver
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP and Traffic Services West took three vehicles off the road and laid charges during a traffic initiative late last week.
