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Dr. Valerie Baskerville, Podiatrist Dr. Baskerville received her B.A. in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago. She graduated from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1993. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics  and Primary Podiatric Medicine (ABPOPPM), Board Qualified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, hasContinue reading “Guest Speaker at Barbados Diabetes Foundation’s Early Referral Event Dr. Valerie Baskerville-May 29”

This medical education event will look at improving foot care and preventing ulceration through appropriate care, advice management and timely referral to the appropriate care providers. Spa technicians are key partners in the timely referral process. Although not medical professionals, spa & beauty professionals often have the opportunity to handle feet quite frequently, and if trainedContinue reading “Timely Referral: Early Intervention & Preventative Care in Diabetic Foot”

Dr. Michael Boynes   Michael Boyne is a Senior Lecturer in Endocrinology at the Tropical Medicine Research Institute, University of the West Indies and an Honorary Consultant at the University Hospital of the West Indies. After receiving his medical degree (MB.BS) from the University of the West Indies he went on to complete residency inContinue reading “Guest Speaker Dr.Michael Boynes Tobago Diabetes Conference-May 2018”

Profile   Hélène Charlebois is a Registered Dietitian-Nutrition Consultant in Ottawa with over 25 years experience in helping patients/clients improve their health, at any age, shape or size.Her clients call her their health coach, helping them acheive personal lifestyle beliefs. As a seasoned public speaker at various events & conferences, Hélène offers workshops across Canada & Barbados,Continue reading “Guest Speaker Hélène Charlebois-Tobago Diabetes Conference 2018”

Profile   Dr. James Doucet-Battle Dr. Doucet-Battle is an Assistant Professor in Social Sciences Division at UC Santa Cruz.  He has a Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley/University San Francisco. His research interests include health disparities, race, and medicine; power, subject-making, and citizenship; ethnography, political economy, grounded theory: diasporic and transnational Africa. Presentation: “The Question of HerbsContinue reading “Guest Speaker Dr. James Doucet-Battle Tobago Diabetes Conference May 19-20, 2018”

Profile   Dr. Lawrence Harkless -A Pioneer in Podiatric Medicine   Dr. Lawrence Harkless is known for his work in the entire spectrum of diabetic foot and lower extremity amputation prevention. He is currently the Founding Dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine and Professor of Podiatric Medicine, Surgery and Biomechanics Western University of HealthContinue reading “Tobago Diabetes Conference May 19-20, 2018-Guest Speaker-Dr. Lawrence Harkless”

Hi Everyone! Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc has some exciting medical conferences coming up. Hosted by Barbados Family Planning Association We kick off this summer with 2nd Annual Sexual Reproductive Health Conference -June 23, 2018   Staying In the Game From Prevention to Performance June 30-July 1, 2018 Hosted by The Barbados Sports Medicine Association EarlyContinue reading “UPDATED POSTERS FOR 2018 HIBISCUS HEALTH CARIBBEAN EVENTS”

  Guest Speaker Profile : Olivia Rose Olivia Rose has been a practicing Sport Psychologist in Jamaica for the past 10 years. She has a MSc. in Applied Psychology with distinction, BSc. in Psychology and Spanish with Honors, a Dip. Ed. in Adult Learning and Assessment and is currently pursuing her PhD in Sociology withContinue reading “Speaker Profile: Olivia Rose -Staying in The Game Event June 30-July 1, 2018”

This Event will now be held Wednesday October 10, 2018!