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Committed to Educating others About Sexual Health Founder of SEXplained -Helen Knox Described by the Nursing Times in 2004 as a courageous innovator, Helen qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1978 at Westminster Hospital, London, before working as a Senior Staff Nurse at St Thomas’ Hospital A&E Dept, London, where she was ‘on duty’ onContinue reading “Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference Speaker- Helen Knox”

  This link provides information about all the forms of contraceptives available. Take a look. http://www.nhs.uk/Video/Pages/Typesofcontraception.aspx  

Here are a few topics which will be discussed at the Communication in Cancer Care June 22. Take a look at this video from YouTube.   Massage of Cancer Patients: Family Therapy   Understanding Palliative Care

The Barbados Family Planning Association will be hosting its first medical conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Caribbean on June 24-25, 2017.  Scheduled to be held at the Radisson Aquatica Hotel in Barbados, the goal of this conference is to provide an opportunity for information sharing and enhanced knowledge of current sexual andContinue reading “Barbados Family Planning’s Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference June 24-25, 2017”

Understanding how to optimize the communication process between patients/family and the health care delivery team is essential to our goal of reducing the burden of cancer. This CME will explore various aspects of communication in cancer care and will feature Miami-based Radiation Oncologist Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett and local health care providers. About the Guest SpeakerContinue reading “Communication in Cancer Care June 22”

Helene is Coming Barbados! Listen to her special message on YouTube.  

Here is some info about the Health benefits of Apples….. 1. Apples are filled with soluble fiber (5 grams) This fiber has been shown to reduce intestinal disorders, including diverticulitis, hemorrhoids and possibly some types of cancer. Helps control insulin levels by releasing sugar slowly into the bloodstream. Cleanses and detoxifies, which helps eliminate heavyContinue reading “Nutrition Corner: Benefits of Apples”

Read this interesting article from Sciencedaily.com on the link between potassium and lowering blood pressure.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170405130950.htm

According to Canadian Helene Charlebois your high fibre foods such as grains and vegetables and Omega 3 filled foods can help low your cholesterol….take a look.