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Don’t miss this event hosted by Bayview Hospital… Wednesday March 7, 2018 3Ws Pavilion UWI, Cave Hill, St.Michael 5-9 p.m. Remember to pre-register at hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.Eventbrite.com. Registration Fees Physicians $100 Allied Health and Nurses $75 Students $50

Allergies, Asthma & Urticaria” (Continuing Medical Education Event) Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 5.00pm-9.00pm 3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael This CME focuses on increasing the awareness of allergies & immunotherapy. Topics include – assessment, diagnosis & treatment; impact on asthma, allergic rhinitis & sinusitis; chronic urticaria, distinguishing between sensitivities, side effects & other drug-related intolerances;Continue reading “Updated New Info-Allergies, Asthma & Urticaria -7 March, 2018”

      Menachem Rottem, MD, PhD, is Head of the Allergy Asthma and Immunology Service at the Emek Medical Center, Afula, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. A graduate of the Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem, Dr Rottem completed a Residency inContinue reading “Special Guest Speaker at March 7 event-Menachem Rottem”

Hi Everyone, In March, Bayview Hospital will be supporting our next event. See info below Allergies, Asthma and Urticaria (Continuing Medical Education Event) Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 5.00pm-9.00pm 3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael This CME focuses on increasing the awareness of allergies & immunotherapy. Topics include – assessment, diagnosis & treatment; impact on asthma,Continue reading “Upcoming Event-Allergies, Asthma and Urticaria-March 7,2018”

Hi Everyone! One of our most anticipated events in 2018 will be the Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference on June 23 in Barbados.  This event will feature American OB/GYN Willie Parker who is known to specialise in abortions and he is a reproductive justice advocate.   Photo Credit -Chad Griffith from https://www.drwillieparker.com/about/ Education and Career Dr. ParkerContinue reading “Coming In June-Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference with US Doctor Willie Parker”

    About Quinnipiac University   Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational university in Southern New England where students receive an educational experience that’s both personal and challenging from faculty who care deeply about student outcomes. Our 3 campuses are located in Hamden and North Haven, Connecticut. We offer more than 100 programs to an estimatedContinue reading “About Quinnipiac University -Special Guests at Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease”

  Dr. Tracy Van Oss is an associate clinical professor in the Occupational Therapy Department. Tracy has earned a Doctor of Health Science degree, a Master in Public Health degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Communication and a degree in occupational therapy. She is a Community Health Education Specialist (CHES), and has anContinue reading “Guest Speaker at Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Event -Prof. Tracy Van Oss -January 13, 2018”

Professor Barbara Nadeau Occupational Therapist Quinnipiac University   Profile Professor Barbara Nadeau is the Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University. She was educated at Lesley University where she earned her Doctorate in Adult Learning. She also attended the University of Hartford (Master’s in Neuroscience) and University of Wisconsin (Bachelors in Therapy). She isContinue reading “Profile -Professor Barbara Nadeau-Occupational Therapist Quinnipiac University”

Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Saturday 13 January 2018, 1PM-6PM Diabetes Centre, Warrens, St. Michael Chronic disease causes a high degree of illness and disability in Barbados. It is often necessary to have a “Chronic Disease Management Programme” that involves a multidisciplinary approach to care. Rehabilitation is an integral part of such a programme and restorationContinue reading “Topics and Guest Speakers-Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Event- Saturday January 13, 2018”

Hi Everyone, On Saturday January 13, 2018, Hibiscus Health Caribbean will be hosting its first CME for 2018. The theme is Rehabiliation & Chronic Disease and the event will explore aspects of rehabiliation and chronic disease. It will be specific to diabetes, stroke and amputee management. There will be guest speakers from Occupational and PhysicalContinue reading “1st CME-Rehabiliation & Chronic Disease-Saturday January 13, 2018”