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The Acute Myocardial Infarction Seminar hosted by the Barbados National Registry will now be held on Wednesday, 5 October 2016 at the Henry Fraser Lecture Theate at the University of the West Indies in St. Michael. The same programme applies (see below) and space has opened up for more attendees. To register go to http://www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com.Continue reading “New Date & Location for AMI Seminar”

Hello Everyone,  Due to the shut down of the island as a result of the Tropical Storm Advisory currently in place, the Acute Myocardial Infarction CME, hosted by the Barbados National Registry and Ministry of Health, scheduled to occur on Thursday, 29 September 2016 has been postponed.  We will announce a new date as soonContinue reading “Postponed: Acute Myocardial Infarction Seminar – 29 Sept 2016”

Full House:  Medical professionals taking in some of the presentations at the Women’s Health Medical Conference on September 10. 3Ws Pavilion, UWI Cave Hill-Doctors, specialists and allied health professionals attended the 21st Century Oncology’s Women’s Health Medical Conference which focused on female health issues like Poly cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, infertility, podiatryContinue reading “Women’s Health Conference Review”

Support the Barbados National Registry (BNR) & The Ministry of Health in their Annual Continuing Medical Education Seminar Series. This year’s event focuses on the heart, looking at Acute Myocardial Infarction, initial Care, Ongoing Treatments and Lifestyle Adjustments. Speakers include Dr. Dawn Scantlebury, Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Rudolph Delice, Internist and others. Attendees will also getContinue reading “Sep 29 Acute Mycordial Infarction – BNR CME Series”

 Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc is pleased to bring back the Women’s Health & Medical Conference scheduled to be held on Saturday, 10 September 2016, 12PM-7PM at the 3 W’s Pavillion at the University of the West Indies. This event features a potpourri of topics designed to address common women’s issues in both the GP practice andContinue reading “Women’s Health Medical Conference”

The 2nd Annual Multidisciplinary Diabetes Conference held on June 18-19, 2016 at the Savannah Hotel was a success.Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc and the Barbados Diabetes Foundation would like to thank all of those who were involved in making the 2016 event possible. For complete conference coverage visit http://www.barbadosdiabetesconference.wordpress.com. We look forward to the 2017 event!

Updated Draft Programme : Draft Programme Revised May 7 Draft Programme 2nd Annual Multidisciplinary Diabetes Conference Day 1 Saturday June 19, 2016 -Part 1 Subject to change Time Session Category… Source: Programme June 18 -19, 2016

June 19, Special Obesity & Nutrition workshop with Helen Charlebois. Source: Breakfast Workshop With Helene Charlebois

Exploring Wound Care – Medical and Nutritional Management of Wounds Special Focus: Venous Ulcers Thursday, 18 May 2016, 530PM-9.00PM Diabetes Centre, Warrens, St. Michael The increasing numbers of Leg ulcers are placing increasing financial and psychological pressures on both patients and health service resources. Most ulcers are associated with venous disease, but other causes orContinue reading “Exploring Wound Care May 18, 2016 – 530PM – Diabetes Centre”

The Barbados Diabetes Foundation presents “Sweetness” – The Premiere Showcase of Barbados’ Finest Performers on Saturday, 19 June 2016 2016, 7pm at the Plantation Garden Theatre, Christ Church.. “Sweetness” celebrates 50 years of Barbados’ independence and is being done in aid of the projects and programmes of the Barbados Diabetes Foundation. Diabetes affects 1 in 5Continue reading ““Sweetness” – Artistes For A Cause June 19, 7pm Plantation Garden Theatre”