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Heart and Stroke Foundation The Foundation’s Mission Developing a broad scientific and medical programme in the field of heart disease and stroke designed to seek new knowledge, disseminate new and existing knowledge and apply it for the benefit of persons suffering from these diseases. Engaging in a nation wide programme of public education and awarenessContinue reading “Featured Health Associations and the Sept 19 event “No More Sugar Coating””

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On September 19, 2017 -At the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC), there will be the following speakers. Dr. Carlisle Goddard, Endocrinologist Source: The Health Caribbean Coalition Dr. Carlisle Goddard is one of the leading endocrinologists in the region.  He has dedicated his life to assisting his patients with diabetes and through his social club LionsContinue reading “A look at the Speakers at the “No More Sugar Coating” Event September 19 LESC”

Source GIS Website. The Barbados Drug Service, established in 1980 to provide residents of Barbados with quality pharmaceuticals, is currently undergoing a restructuring exercise, with a view towards improving efficiency and management of its budget. Today, there are 76 private participating pharmacies in the Special Benefits Service (SBS), of which more than 50% are smallContinue reading “About Barbados Drug Service: Host of No More Sugar Coating: Dispelling the Myths about Diabetes”

The Barbados Drug Service in collaboration with Abbott Nutrition presents: “No More Sugar Coating – Dispelling the Myths About Diabetes” a free interactive public lecture on Tuesday, 19 September 2017 at the Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. The lecture will address various myths and misconceptions about diabetes and highlight the multidisciplinary treatment needed to mitigateContinue reading “No More Sugar Coating! Diabetes Public Lecture – Sept 19, 2017”

Shell Suite, UWI Cavehill, St. Michael A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Some believe it is a death sentence. There are a lot of decisions to be made regarding type of treatment, managing side effects, minimizing recurrence and palliative care. This event highlights some key considerations in cancer care – the multidisciplinary team, oralContinue reading “Considerations in Cancer Care”

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Sunday, September 17, 2017 Emergency Medicine Conference – Day 2 – Workshops 9.00am-2.00pm Registration Fee $125 – All participants $100 – Students  

Emergency Medicine Conference & Workshop Presented by the Caribbean Emergency Medicine Association (Barbados) Saturday, September 16 – Sunday, September 17, 2017 Henry Fraser Lecture Theatre UWI Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados Emergency medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury. It encompasses a unique body of knowledgeContinue reading “Upcoming September Event-CEMA Emergency Medicine Conference & Workshop Sept 16-17”