Croisee Medical Clinic and Diagnostic Center

14/03/2020

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), symptoms of the disease include high fever, dry cough, tiredness, and in some cases diarrhoea, sore throat and other flu-like symptoms.

People are urged not to go immediately to health facilities as this may pose a risk in spreading the virus.

If symptoms become serious they are urged to call their nearest health centre or the ambulance on 811 and officials will advise on the nest steps.

Following the Health Ministry's announcement of one confirmed case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Thursday, citizens are being urged to follow...

14/03/2020

MoH Release: Second Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago

14/03/2020

Washing your hands properly can prevent the spread of diseases such as the or . See below for the proper way to wash your hands.

12/03/2020

12/03/2020

"At the doctor’s office or hospital/health centre, you are encouraged to disclose all the information regarding your trip and each of your symptoms and their severity. If your doctor determines that your situation warrants a coronavirus test, they will administer a swab at the back of your throat, on your inner cheeks and mouth.

Your doctor will then have your sample taken to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Port of Spain, where doctors will first test for coronavirus. If that test is negative, your sample is destroyed and you will be informed. If it tests positive, doctors will then do further testing to determine whether you are suffering from this particular strain of coronavirus.

If this second test reads positive, measures to have you quarantined and treated will be implemented."

In Trinidad and Tobago, there are at least two ways which involve a similar process to get tested for the novel coronavirus; these are through a private general practitio

12/03/2020

Prevention > Cure.

12/03/2020

10/03/2020

Two new studies suggest exercise in older age doesn't have to be strenuous to be effective in reducing cardiovascular risk.

10/03/2020

We do offer services minor surgical procedures, change of dressings and wound care.

Call for more info 229-CMED (2633) or message.

06/03/2020

A random blood sugar (RBS) test is the testing of the blood sugar level at any time or random time of the day. Glucose levels are low in the morning before the first meal of the day and rises after having a meal. The levels vary between prior to eating and post meals level.

If RBS test done within one or two hours of eating, the normal value should be ~180 mg/dl as per the American Diabetes Association and the RBS normal range should be anywhere between 80 mg/dl and 130 mg/dl prior to eating for healthy blood sugar levels in the body. A person with a reading of 200 mg/dl and above is most likely has a provisional diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus..

Further Testing might accompany an RBS, such as a Fasting Blood Glucose, HBA1C, Oral Gulcose Tolerance Test.

We provide treatment for Chronic Illness like Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus. For more info, contact us.

06/03/2020

The Doctor is in the house!

Thinking about getting a check up? Come visit us today to get screened, any time from 8am to 8pm.

For more info, send us a message or call 299-CMED (2633).