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Heart of a Woman Medical Symposium Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Barbados 13 July 2019 9am-5pm, 14 July 2019 9am-1pm Event Brief Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of morbidity and mortality in women worldwide. Yet, research consistently reveals a profound lack of awareness of this fact, not only among women, but also among manyContinue reading “Heart of a Woman Medical Symposium 13-14 July, 2019”

Surgical Techniques for General Practitioners & Updates in Cancer Treatment Saturday, 13 April 2019, 1PM to 7.30PM Bagnall Point Gallery, Pelican Village , St. Michael   The aim of this CME is to enhance the GP’s knowledge in the clinical and procedural skills required in the office setting and to inform on new techniques availableContinue reading “Updated Programme: Surgical Techniques for General Practitioners – April 13”

Hibiscus Health Caribbean & The Barbados Diabetes Foundation presents: Medical Nutrition Therapy: Updates in Diabetes, Chronic Diabetic Wounds & Cancer Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 500pm – 10.00pm Bagnall Point, Pelican Village, St. Michael Cost: BDS$60 – All Participants; Students: $40 Guest Presenters: Dr. Long Wang, Physician/ Registered Dietitian, California State University & Dr. Cheryl Rock,Continue reading “Medical Nutrition Therapy – April 2 – Final Agenda”

Profile of Dr. Cheryl Rock Meet Dr. Cheryl Rock….she is currently an Assistant Professor of Food Science at the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), since 2014. Dr. Rock also serves as the faculty advisor of the Food Science Club Chapter at CSULB, California USA, where she facilitates the mentorship of students and their involvementContinue reading “NEW!!! PROFILE: Dr.Cheryl Rock, Guest Speaker at Medical Nutrition Therapy April 2, 2019”

Surgical Techniques for General Practitioners & Updates in Cancer Treatment Saturday, 13 April 2019, 1PM to 7PM Bagnall Point Gallery, Pelican Village , St. Michael   The aim of this CME is to enhance the GP’s knowledge in the clinical and procedural skills required in the office setting and to inform on new techniques availableContinue reading “Surgical Techniques for General Practitioners & Updates in Cancer Treatment”

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Medical Nutrition Therapy: Updates in Diabetes, Chronic Wounds & Cancer Tuesday, 2 April 2019, 500pm – 930pm Bagnall Point, Pelican Village, St. Michael Cost: BDS$60 – All Participants; Students: $40 Guest Presenter: Dr. Long Wang, Physician/ Registered Dietitian, California State University CPE Credit Available Medical nutrition therapy is now regarded as a pillar in theContinue reading “Medical Nutrition Therapy: Updates in Diabetes, Chronic Wounds & Cancer”

Common Cardiovascular Complaints Sunday, 2 December 2018 3W’s Pavilion, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael 10.00AM-4.00PM Physicians: $175; Nurses & Allied Health: $125; Students: $75 CPE Credit Available Programme Chairperson: Dr. Dawn Scantlebury, Interventional Cardiologist From palpitations to chest pain to leg swelling, cardiovascular complaints keep the General Practitioner, Emergency Specialists and other health professionals busy.Continue reading “Updated Common Cardiovascular Complaints December 2, 2018”

Common Cardiovascular Complaints Sunday, 2 December 2018 3W’s Pavilion, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael 10.00AM-4.00PM Physicians: $175; Nurses & Allied Health: $125; Students: $75 CPE Credit Available   Programme Chairperson: Dr. Dawn Scantlebury, Interventional Cardiologist From palpitations to chest pain to leg swelling, cardiovascular complaints keep the General Practitioner, Emergency Specialists and other health professionalsContinue reading “Common Cardiovascular Complaints – Dec 2”