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9 October 2022, 3.00-6.30pm, Online via Zoom The goal of this CME is to provide an opportunity for information sharing of current sexual and reproductive health practices, psychosocial perspectives, patient considerations and barriers to care. The 2022 conference focuses on Minimal Access Surgery in Gynaecology & Urology and explores laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery in Barbados,Continue reading “5th Annual Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference”

Hello everyone. We are back this year with a few CME events that range from Diabetes to Wound Care to Cancer. Join us on our educational journey to share information to empower health professionals with the information they need to improve their craft and the outcomes for patients. Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc. will update theContinue reading “2022 Hibiscus Health Caribbean Events”

SUNDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2021 3.00pm-6.00pm Online via ZOOM Free event – must register. Nutrition is important at every age. Childhood nutrition is of increasing concern with increasing rates of obesity, general malnutrition and early development of chronic disease. This CME explores the current situation in Barbados and the Caribbean taking a multidisciplinary approach to educateContinue reading “Securing the Future of Our Children Through Nutrition 28 Nov, 3pm – Free CME”

Wound Care Essentials Wound Care Workshop 1 – The New Paradigm Sunday, 5 December 2021, 3pm to 7pm Online via Zoom Wound care management for healthcare professionals focusing on the basics of wound assessment, treatments, dressings and management of various types of wounds and infections, including diabetic wounds. Live demonstrations and updates on new woundContinue reading “Wound Care Essentials Wound Care Workshop 1 – The New Paradigm, 5 Dec 2021, 3pm”

Molecular Medicine in the Caribbean: The Way Forward Sunday, 21 November 2021, 3pm-6pm Audience: All health professionals (doctors, nurses, some allied health professionals) CPE Credit Agenda: Time Topic Speaker 3.00 Welcome Remarks Marrianne Burnham, Hibiscus Health Caribbean 3.05 Introduction and Overview Pre-test Mr. Ian Lewis, Onco-Surgeon/ Chairperson 3.15 Optimizing Treatment with Guideline-Complete Liquid Biopsy. Dr.Continue reading “Molecular Medicine in the Caribbean – The Way Forward – Nov 21, 3pm”

This event has been postponed until March 2022. More details to follow

Target: All health care professionals. Cost: Free Sponsored by GenesisCare & Guardant Registration: https://forms.gle/3SGYpRkuMJnrauHt5 Or email hhccmeevents@gmail.com Or Call or WhatsApp 246-269-6183/ 246-253-9384

Join us on on Thursday, 11 November 2021 to hear about Diabetic Eye Screening and Diabetic Eye Disease. Click on the link to join the event live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9vfo1LldEY.

Annual Oscar Jordan Medical Symposium Thursday, 11 November 2021, 6pm – 8.30pm Online via YouTuve – FREE Event Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9vfo1LldEY Since 2017, the Barbados Diabetes Foundation has collaborated with the University of the West Indies to honour the legacy of the late Dr. Oscar Jordan via a medical symposium focusing on various aspects of diabetesContinue reading “5th Annual Oscar Jordan Medical Symposium”

We’ve had to change the date but we are pleased to announce the new date of Sunday, 21 Nov 2021, 3pm for the free CME “Molecular Medicine in the Caribbean: Is the Caribbean Ready”. Featured speakers include Dr. Anesa Ahamad, Radiation Oncologist and Dr. Edguardo Santos, Medical Oncologist both based in Florida. Local and regionalContinue reading “New Date! Nov 21 Molecular Medicine in the Caribbean.”