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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”

  Saturday, 4 November 2017 3W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael 430pm- 830pm Objective: To bring participants up to date on current evidence-based wound management and assessment of acute and chronic wounds, optimizing wound healing with effective wound-bed preparation, and selecting appropriate dressings. This CME will feature an interactive session exploring various solutions and treatment modalitiesContinue reading “Updates in Wound Care: A Systematic Approach”

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 Objective: To educate the practitioner on the holistic aspect of amputations and amputee care Guest Speakers: Dr. Heikke Uustal Medical Director, Prosthetic/Orthotic Team, JFK Johnson RehabContinue reading “The Amputee: More Than A Loss of A Limb”

The Mount Restaurant, UWI-Sunday October 29, 2017 Midwives, nurses and members of the medical fraternity were given a rare opportunity to share information about their respective fields during Women’s Health Medical Conference. The first session started with Washington D.C based physician and OBGYN, Dr. Cortney Yarbrough who gave her presentation on Adolescent Pregnancy and PerinatalContinue reading “A Recap-Day 2 Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc’s Women’s Health Medical Conference-Sunday Oct 29,2017”

The Other Morning Sickness The news of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton’s third pregnancy drew attention to her uncommon yet severe condition called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Pregnancy can be exciting and traumatic at the same time. Some women experience skin changes, weight gain, poor circulation, high blood pressure, bone deficiency and morning sickness. TheContinue reading “The Other Morning Sickness”

Pain in pregnancy can be expected but it should not be seen as normal.. Your health provider should be notified if there is: Vaginal spotting or bleeding Unusual vaginal discharge Chills or fever Lightheadedness Pain or discomfort while urinating Nausea and vomiting   According to Babycenter.com, “it is not normal to have cramping during pregnancy withContinue reading “Pain During Pregnancy”

Nutrition and Fertility For those women who are at that stage that they want to start a family, it is important to know about how to give your body the best nutrition to conceive. Unfortunately, many women do not have the best diet as they usually eat a diet full of processed food which consistsContinue reading “Nutrition and Fertility”

Depression and Pregnancy A Reality for A Third of Pregnant Women   There is a myth that women should be always happy during pregnancy.  This is not the case as 33 percent of women can experience depression and anxiety during this period.   Mental Health Issues are often glossed over as mood swings and hormonesContinue reading “Depression and Pregnancy”