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Sunday, 3 December 2023, 10am-3pm 3Ws Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael  During the past three decades, the paradigm for cancer treatment has evolved from relatively non-specific cytotoxic agents to selective, mechanism-based therapeutics. Cancer chemotherapies were initially identified through screens for compounds that killed rapidly dividing cells which remain a backbone of current treatment, but are limitedContinue reading “Oncology – Targeted Therapies”

Sunday, 12 November 2023, 10am-5pm 3Ws Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael  Diabetes is in the top 5 causes of death in Barbados. Diabetes is not just a simple case of having a “bit of sugar” as it brings along a myriad of issues including defaults in the heart and nervous systems, wounds, circulation, kidney issues and muchContinue reading “Annual Diabetes Update – Barbados 2023”

This is our complete listing of Medical Education events between 29 Oct – 10 Dec 2023. Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc. 2023 Medical Education Events More information: http://www.hibiscushealthcaribbean.com Payment: www.ticketpal.com Bank transfer: Scotiabank 36285-459256 Payment pick up/ queries: 246-269-6183 – Marrianne  More information: hhccmeevents@gmail.com Date Event Info Cost Register Sunday, 29 October 2023 3pm-7pm Online 6th AnnualContinue reading “Medical Education Events 2023”

Sunday, 12 November 2023, 10am-5pm 3Ws Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael  Diabetes is in the top 5 causes of death in Barbados. Diabetes is not just a simple case of having a “bit of sugar” as it brings along a myriad of issues including defaults in the heart and nervous systems, wounds, circulation, kidney issues and muchContinue reading “Annual Diabetes Update – Barbados 2023”

We are in our 7th year of hosting the Annual Oscar Jordan Medical Symposium, a tribute to the late co-founder of the Barbados Diabetes Association, Dr. Oscar Jordan. This year the focus is on Women’s Health and will feature presentations from Dr. Roberta Corona, Consultant OBGYN and Fertility Specialist and Dr. Na Tisha Robinson OBGYNContinue reading “7th Annual Oscar Jordan Medical Symposium”

Our Annual Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference is in it’s 6th year! We are happy to bring this event to you every year and in 2023 the theme is “Topics in Cancer: Endometrial, Breast, Prostate and Colon” to be held on Sunday, 29 October 2023, 3pm-7pm via Zoom. We will delve into these specific cancersContinue reading “Annual Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference”

CME includes:   1. A two hour Diabetic Foot Education and Screening Workshop Including Advanced Screening Modalities 2. Diabetic Foot Wear and Orthotic Use 3.Case Studies 4. A podiatric surgeon’s approach to preventing limb loss. Come and get the tips you need to become more efficient with the management of the Diabetic Foot Cost: BDS$150 –Continue reading “Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulceration & Re-Ulceration”

Hello Everyone! Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc. is pleased to announce its 2023 schedule from September – December! We have a host of events planned in various areas including diabetes, sexual and reproductive health, cardiovascular disease, paediatrics and more! We will share further details as time goes by, but here is our 2023 schedule. Feel freeContinue reading “We’re Back!!”

Register: https://forms.gle/AJgh7VMF1j2XzqiE6 Cost: BDS$180 – All Health Care Professionals Cost: BDS$50 – Students Draft Programme CARI-STEMI 2022 3Ws Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael 3 December 2022, 9am-5pm Course Director: Dr. Dawn Scantlebury Time Title Speaker Introductory session: 9:00-9:05 Introduction and Welcome Anthony Harris 9:05-9:25 Systems of care: The US Mission Lifeline Experience   Patricia Best 9:25-Continue reading “Improving Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Barbados and the Caribbean”