Guest Speaker: Simone McConnie

Simone McConnie, BSc Pod Med, MChS HPC registered (UK) is a Podiatrist trained in the UK, and has been working in Barbados since 1994.   She holds a degree in Podiatric Medicine and MBA from Durham University in 2011.  Her main clinical interest is diabetes, and wound care.

She worked at the first established Diabetic Foot Clinic at King’s College Hospital, London, UK in 1993 and has been intimately involved in various projects related to promotion, education and change in diabetes care, whilst pioneering Podiatry as a new Profession in Barbados.  She has worked extensively with the International Working Group on the Diabetic foot in association with the Rotary Club of Ledbury, UK and local Rotary clubs of Barbados and the region implementing the “step by step” programme in Barbados and across the region.  A founding member and previous Trustee at the Barbados Diabetes Foundation, she currently represents Barbados on the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) and an International working group for strengthening the Podiatry profession Internationally under the auspices of her International professional body The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SOCAP).

She is a member of the American Association of Wound Care (AAWC), The Worldwide Association of Female Professionals and The President of the Barbados Association of Podiatrists. Her topic at the Annual Women’s Health Medical Conference will be Podiatric Issues in Women.

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. Remi Soyombo BSc, MD, FACC

Profile

Dr Soyombo is a Non-Invasive Cardiology Specialist. She currently works as a Consultant within the Department of Cardiovascular Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and is the founder of Healthy Heart Inc, on River road, St Michael; a practice dedicated to the early prevention, diagnoses and management of heart disease.  

She completed her Internal Medicine training in 2006 at Cornell University/New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York. This was followed by Fellowship training in Cardiology at Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC.  She then went on to practice at Heart and Vascular Associates in New Jersey where she was Director of the Echocardiography lab.   She also served as Attending Physician at St Joseph’s Regional Medical Center where she was involved in medical education, and as a Consultant at other area hospitals.

Mental Health Globally

According to World Health Organisation (WHO)…

Gender and women’s mental health

Gender disparities and mental health: The Facts

Mental illness is associated with a significant burden of morbidity and disability.

Lifetime prevalence rates for any kind of psychological disorder are higher than previously thought, are increasing in recent cohorts and affect nearly half the population.

Despite being common, mental illness is underdiagnosed by doctors. Less than half of those who meet diagnostic criteria for psychological disorders are identified by doctors.

Patients, too, appear reluctant to seek professional help. Only 2 in every 5 people experiencing a mood, anxiety or substance use disorder seeking assistance in the year of the onset of the disorder.

Overall rates of psychiatric disorder are almost identical for men and women but striking gender differences are found in the patterns of mental illness.

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At the Women’s Health Medical Conference, Mental Health Specialist, Janelle Chase Mayers will be presenting on Mental Health.

About the Speaker:

Janelle Chase-Mayers has always had a love for sports, exercise and fitness. While attending Barbados Community College and pursuing her Associate Degree in Physical Education, she was awarded a Div 1 scholarship to play volleyball in the US. She continued with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Wrapped up in those degrees are her love for sports and fitness, with over 40 credit hours of Anatomy and Physiology, weight lifting and training and countless hours as an athlete. Janelle is currently enrolled in her PHD program in Creative Systemic Studies in Marriage in Family Therapy, with an emphasis on how Health and Wellness Strategies can improve familial relations and promote growth to a larger community. She is the Head Coach/Owner of CrossFit 246 and a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist. Janelle has conducted several workshops around the island and Caribbean focusing on Improving Interpersonal Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Understanding Addictions in Families, Understanding emotional intelligence through the Iceberg Theory.

Topic

The Insurance Industry and Pharma Wellness -Guardian Life, Brydens Insurance and ICBL

PHARMA WELLNESS INTERNATIONAL IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BARBADOS WORKERS UNION AND THE ENDOCRINE CENTRE

PRESENTS:

THE BUSINESS OF HEALTH: IMPACT OF WELLNESS ON NCDs OUTCOMES – A REVIEW OF 600 PHARMA WELLNESS MEMBERS

AT

SOLIDARITY HOUSE, HARMONY HALL, ST. MICHAEL

WEDNESDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2018, 9AM – 4.30PM

All Participants -$50

Students with ID-$25

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A&B Music Supplies, Sheraton Mall Christ Church

Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael

Origin Boutique, Limegrove, St. Michael

Photo and Info Credit :Caribbean Health and Education Foundation

Profile :Dr. Pamela Gaskin

Her Topic: Review of Body Mass Index Data at The Business of Health October

A Look At Diabetes and Hypertension

The St. Lucy Parish Independence Committee represented by Janice Springer will be presenting at The Business of Health, October 10. 

The 2018 Parish Project Theme is “Lucy Come Leh We Talk Sugar and Salt”

The Description of 2018 Parish Project:

The treatment of diabetes and hypertension as well as their various complications continues to place a burden on the island’s health care system.  The project will focus attention on employing various modalities to educate our residents on the importance of healthy lifestyle behaviours aim at improving parish wellness.  

They will also seek to encourage the youth to adopt positive health choices to ensure a productive population as they host various activities throughout the parish.  

Additionally the project will also educate to dispel the many misconceptions associated with these two chronic diseases making for more knowledgeable residents, this as they join in the fight to change behaviours, to exchange bad habits for good habits.

Registration is $50 All Participants

$25 Students with ID

Box Offices

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Origin Boutique, Limegrove St. James

A&B Music Supplies, Sheraton, Christ Church

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PHARMA WELLNESS INTERNATIONAL IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BARBADOS WORKERS UNION AND THE ENDOCRINE CENTRE

PRESENTS:

THE BUSINESS OF HEALTH: IMPACT OF WELLNESS ON NCDs OUTCOMES – A REVIEW OF 600 PHARMA WELLNESS MEMBERS

AT

SOLIDARITY HOUSE, HARMONY HALL, ST. MICHAEL

WEDNESDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2018, 9AM – 4.30PM

MORNING SESSION

9:00 am – 9:05 am           Opening Prayers – Orlando Scott

9:05 am – 9:15 am           Welcome and Remarks – Toni Moore

9:15 am – 9:30 am           The Pharma Wellness International Storey – Lennox Prescod, Director, Pharma Wellness International

9:30 am – 9:50 am           Review of Hypertension and Diabetes data – Dr. Carlisle Goddard, Endocrinologist

9:50 am – 10:05am          Review of Body Mass Index Data – Dr. Pamela Gaskin, Lecturer, UWI

10:05 am – 10:20 am      Review of Cholesterol data – Kimberley Rudder, Nutritionist

10:20 am – 10:40 am      Members’ stories on their path to wellness and good health

10:40 am – 11:00 am      Minister’s Address

11:00 am – 11:30 am                      COFFEE BREAK

11:30 am – 12:30 pm      Discussion on Morning’s Session (PANEL)

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm                        LUNCH BREAK

AFTERNOON SESSION

2:00 pm – 2:20 pm          Role of Preventive Medicine in reducing Healthcare costs – Henry Inniss

2:20 pm – 2:40 pm          The Insurance Industry and Pharma Wellness – Guardian Life, Brydens Insurance & ICBL

2:40 pm – 2:50 pm          St. Lucy’s PIC Project – “Lucy Leh we Talk Sugar and Pressure” – Janice Springer

2:50 pm – 3:10 pm          Employers Perspective – McAL, BWA, Lifetime Credit Union, Lenstec

3:10 pm – 3:20pm            Employees Perspective – BWA, RMCO,

3:20 pm – 4:00 pm          Discussion on the Afternoon Session (PANEL)

4:00 pm – 4:15 pm          The Way Forward

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Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc.

Annual Women’s Health Medical Conference

Sunday, 7 October 2018, 10.00AM-5.00PM

3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados

The Annual Women’s Health Medical Conference focuses on women’s health issues in Barbados, the Caribbean and beyond. While both men and women contract various conditions, some health issues affect women differently and more commonly. Women often bear exclusive health concerns, such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, menopause, and pregnancy. Women suffer higher heart attack deaths compared to men. Depression and anxiety exhibit more frequently among female patients. Urinary tract conditions present more often in females, and sexually transmitted diseases can cause more harm to women. This conference brings special focus on health issues specific to women and ways in which they can be best addressed.

This year’s conference will feature Gynaecolgists Dr. John Barker, Dr. Natisha Robinson, Dr. Vikash Chatrani and Dr. Nicole Durham. A range of topics will be covered and will include: including Alternatives to Hysterectomy, Post-Menopausal Bleeding, Pregnancy & Obesity, Preventing Cervical Cancer and other OBGYN topics.  Other topics will explore Heart Disease and Women, featuring Dr. Remi Soyombo, Cardiologist; Mental Health, Podiatric & Dermatological issues. Doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other interested persons are invited to attend.  CPE credit is available.

Draft Programme

Registration

$175 – Physicians

$125 – Nurses & Allied Health Professionals

$75 – Students (with ID)

Register: www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com

Payment: Ticketpal.com; AB Music Supplies – Sheraton; Origin Boutique – Limegrove; Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre.

Payment Pick-Up/ Queries: 246-253-9384; 269-6183; hhccmeevents@gmail.com

Annual Women’s Health Medical Conference

Sunday, 7 October 2018, 10.00AM-5.00PM

3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, Cave Hill, St. Michael, Barbados

The Annual Women’s Health Medical Conference focuses on women’s health issues in Barbados, the Caribbean and beyond. While both men and women contract various conditions, some health issues affect women differently and more commonly. Women often bear exclusive health concerns, such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, menopause, and pregnancy. Women suffer higher heart attack deaths compared to men. Depression and anxiety exhibit more frequently among female patients. Urinary tract conditions present more often in females, and sexually transmitted diseases can cause more harm to women. This conference brings special focus on health issues specific to women and ways in which they can be best addressed.

This year’s conference will feature Gynaecolgists Dr. John Barker, Dr. Natisha Robinson, Dr. Vikash Chatrani and Dr. Nicole Durham. A range of topics will be covered and will include: including Alternatives to Hysterectomy, Post-Menopausal Bleeding, Pregnancy & Obesity, Preventing Cervical Cancer and other OBGYN topics.  Other topics will explore Heart Disease and Women, featuring Dr. Remi Soyombo, Cardiologist; Mental Health, Podiatric & Dermatological issues. Doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other interested persons are invited to attend.  CPE credit is available.

Draft Programme

Registration

$175 – Physicians

$125 – Nurses & Allied Health Professionals

$75 – Students (with ID)

Register: www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com

Payment: Ticketpal.com; AB Music Supplies – Sheraton; Origin Boutique – Limegrove; Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre.

Payment Pick-Up/ Queries: 246-253-9384; 269-6183; hhccmeevents@gmail.com