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Hi Everyone, In March, Bayview Hospital will be supporting our next event. See info below Allergies, Asthma and Urticaria (Continuing Medical Education Event) Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 5.00pm-9.00pm 3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael This CME focuses on increasing the awareness of allergies & immunotherapy. Topics include – assessment, diagnosis & treatment; impact on asthma,Continue reading “Upcoming Event-Allergies, Asthma and Urticaria-March 7,2018”

Hi Everyone! One of our most anticipated events in 2018 will be the Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference on June 23 in Barbados.  This event will feature American OB/GYN Willie Parker who is known to specialise in abortions and he is a reproductive justice advocate.   Photo Credit -Chad Griffith from https://www.drwillieparker.com/about/ Education and Career Dr. ParkerContinue reading “Coming In June-Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference with US Doctor Willie Parker”

    About Quinnipiac University   Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational university in Southern New England where students receive an educational experience that’s both personal and challenging from faculty who care deeply about student outcomes. Our 3 campuses are located in Hamden and North Haven, Connecticut. We offer more than 100 programs to an estimatedContinue reading “About Quinnipiac University -Special Guests at Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease”

  Dr. Tracy Van Oss is an associate clinical professor in the Occupational Therapy Department. Tracy has earned a Doctor of Health Science degree, a Master in Public Health degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Communication and a degree in occupational therapy. She is a Community Health Education Specialist (CHES), and has anContinue reading “Guest Speaker at Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Event -Prof. Tracy Van Oss -January 13, 2018”

Professor Barbara Nadeau Occupational Therapist Quinnipiac University   Profile Professor Barbara Nadeau is the Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University. She was educated at Lesley University where she earned her Doctorate in Adult Learning. She also attended the University of Hartford (Master’s in Neuroscience) and University of Wisconsin (Bachelors in Therapy). She isContinue reading “Profile -Professor Barbara Nadeau-Occupational Therapist Quinnipiac University”

Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Saturday 13 January 2018, 1PM-6PM Diabetes Centre, Warrens, St. Michael Chronic disease causes a high degree of illness and disability in Barbados. It is often necessary to have a “Chronic Disease Management Programme” that involves a multidisciplinary approach to care. Rehabilitation is an integral part of such a programme and restorationContinue reading “Topics and Guest Speakers-Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Event- Saturday January 13, 2018”

Hi Everyone, On Saturday January 13, 2018, Hibiscus Health Caribbean will be hosting its first CME for 2018. The theme is Rehabiliation & Chronic Disease and the event will explore aspects of rehabiliation and chronic disease. It will be specific to diabetes, stroke and amputee management. There will be guest speakers from Occupational and PhysicalContinue reading “1st CME-Rehabiliation & Chronic Disease-Saturday January 13, 2018”

Hey Everyone, It has been an eventful year and we are looking forward to a productive 2018! Just a gentle reminder, Diabetes Special Populations and Special Considerations event scheduled for November 12, 2017 has been cancelled. Additionally, there will be no more HHCI events until next year. Stay with us, we will be posting theContinue reading “Notice from Hibiscus Health: A Look Ahead”

A Look at Our Programme for Saturday November 4, 2017 Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Conference – Barbados The Amputee Patient – More Than A Loss of a Limb Saturday, 4 November 2017, 8.30AM-4.00PM Location: 3W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael Registration Nurses/Allied Health-$55 Students- $35  

Dr. Heikke Uustal is the Medical Director, Prosthetic/Orthotic Team, JFK Johnson Rehab Institute; Wound Care Physician, St. Peter’s University Hospital Wound Care Center and an Associate Clinical Professor, Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.   The Amputee Patient: More Than A Loss of a Limb Prominent American Physiatrist and Wound Care Physician Dr. HeikkeContinue reading “NEW! Upcoming Event November 4 Physical And Rehabiliation Medical Conference The Amputee Patient, More Than A Limb”