Support the Barbados National Registry (BNR) & The Ministry of Health in their Annual Continuing Medical Education Seminar Series. This year’s event focuses on the heart, looking at Acute Myocardial Infarction, initial Care, Ongoing Treatments and Lifestyle Adjustments. Speakers include Dr. Dawn Scantlebury, Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Rudolph Delice, Internist and others. Attendees will also get the opportunity to hear the latest data and research pertinent to this issue – all work understake by the Barbados National Registry. Pre-register at www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com. Payment can be made at the BNR Office on Jemmots Lane or payment pick-up can be arranged by contacting Hibiscus Health Caribbean at hhccmeents@gmail.com or calling 246-253-9384.
Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc is pleased to bring back the Women’s Health & Medical Conference scheduled to be held on Saturday, 10 September 2016, 12PM-7PM at the 3 W’s Pavillion at the University of the West Indies. This event features a potpourri of topics designed to address common women’s issues in both the GP practice and the Specialist Practice giving doctors and allied health professionals greater insight to address these issues, be aware of treatment options, prescribe appropriately, work with a multidisciplinary team and refer.
This year, 21st Century Oncology is offering their kind support as a sponsor and is bringing Radiation Oncologist Dr. Miraj Nehta to present on making the female body less conducive to cancer. Another featured speaker from the USA is Dr. Robert Paresi, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who will be exploring Advances in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. The Women’s Health & Medical Event always seeks to cover topical issues in Barbados and the Caribbean and Dr. Andrew Forde, Dermatologist will be exploring the medical concerns pertinent to skin bleaching in Barbados. Other topics include common podiatric issues in women, mental health, contraception and chronic non-communicable diseases and more. Chairman of this event is Dr. Vikash Chatrani, Gynaecologist, who is also the Chairman of the Globeathon Walk to End Women’s Cancers, scheduled to be held on Sunday, Sept 11, 2016. This event focuses especially on Gynaecological Cancers, and Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc is pleased to give part proceeds of the Women’s Health & Medical Conference to the Globeathon.
Pre-register for the event at www.hibiscushealthcaribbean.eventbrite.com and arrange payment pick-up at hhccmeevents@gmail.com or call 246 253-9384. No online payment is available at this time. See the draft programme below for more information. Expected CPE credit from the Barbados Medical Council is a “C”.
Draft Programme:
Time
#
Item
Speaker
11.00-11.50
Registration
11.50-12.00
Opening Remarks
Dr. Vikash Chatrani, Chairman
12.00-12.30
1
Understanding PCOS
Dr. Vikash Chatrani, Gynaecologist
12.30-1.00
2
Fertility Issues – What are we missing?
Dr. Roberta Corona, Gynaecologist
1.00-1.30
3
Advances in Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Robert Paresi, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, USA
The 2nd Annual Multidisciplinary Diabetes Conference held on June 18-19, 2016 at the Savannah Hotel was a success.Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc and the Barbados Diabetes Foundation would like to thank all of those who were involved in making the 2016 event possible.
Exploring Wound Care – Medical and Nutritional Management of Wounds Special Focus: Venous Ulcers
Thursday, 18 May 2016, 530PM-9.00PM Diabetes Centre, Warrens, St. Michael
The increasing numbers of Leg ulcers are placing increasing financial and psychological pressures on both patients and health service resources. Most ulcers are associated with venous disease, but other causes or contributing factors include immobility, obesity, trauma, arterial disease, vasculitis, diabetes, and neoplasia.
Early detection of venous leg ulcers could assist with positive healing if patients were evaluated and assessed early. Shortage of hospital beds, the high cost of inpatient care, and the need to maintain independence in this elderly population of patients mean that primary health care is now catering to this burden. Furthermore, if a patient has been hospitalized ulcers often recur when the patient returns home and resumes a lifestyle in which most of the day is spent with the legs in dependency. Outpatient and community based systems of care that maintain mobility and avoid the complications of bed rest are more cost effective and appropriate and also maintain independence and quality of life.
Optimal wound healing requires not only state of the art dressing modalities but adequate nutrition. Nutrition deficiencies impede the normal processes that allow progression through stages of wound healing. Malnutrition has also been related to decreased wound tensile strength and increased infection rates. Malnourished patients can develop pressure ulcers, infections, and delayed wound healing that result in chronic non-healing wounds. Chronic wounds are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for many patients and therefore constitute a serious clinical concern. Because most patients with chronic skin ulcers suffer micronutrient status alterations and malnutrition to some degree, current nutrition therapies are aimed at correcting nutrition deficiencies responsible for delayed wound healing.
We invite you to explore these and more issues from a multidisciplinary perspective at this continuing medical education event on Wednesday, 18 May 2016 – 530PM-900PM.
CPE Credit will be awarded.
Registration/ RSVP: http://www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com Physicians: BDS$50.00 Allied Health: BDS$40.00 Payment Centre: Diabetes Centre, Warrens, St. Michael 417-5980 (Cash, Credit, Cheque) General Info: 246-269-6183; 253-9384 – hhccmeevents@gmail.com
Draft Programme:
# Hours: 3 hours
5.30-5.45 Opening Remarks: Setting The Stage for the Medical Management of Wounds Dr. Diane Brathwaite, Clinical Director, Diabetes Centre
5.45-6.15 The Management of Venous Leg Ulcers in General Practice TBA, Physician
6.15-6.45 Is That Tissue Viable? One Pertinent Aspect of Wound Care. Simone McConnie, Podiatrist / Wound Care Specialist
6.45-7.15 Nutrition and Wound Care TBA, Registered Dietitian
7.15-7.30 Abbott – Nutrition Presentation
7.30-8.00 Options for Compression Veronica Webster, Wound Care Nurse
8.00-8.35 MDT Case Studies: Challenges in the Management of Venous Ulcers Panel
The Barbados Diabetes Foundation presents “Sweetness” – The Premiere Showcase of Barbados’ Finest Performers on Saturday, 19 June 2016 2016, 7pm at the Plantation Garden Theatre, Christ Church..
“Sweetness” celebrates 50 years of Barbados’ independence and is being done in aid of the projects and programmes of the Barbados Diabetes Foundation. Diabetes affects 1 in 5 Barbadians (Health of the Nation Study 2013) and at least 40% of the Barbados population is pre-diabetic. From amputations, to blindness, to kidney disease to infertility, the effects of Diabetes are wreaking havoc on the Barbadian population.
Top Barbadian performers will be coming together to lend their time and talent to raise awareness about Diabetes and its impact and what can be done to mitigate the disease that affects many artistes themselves. The show will be 100% Bajan featuring mixed genres of soca, calypso, jazz, gospel, spooge and more. The growing lists of confirmed artistes include:
Blood, Biggie Irie, Smokey Burkw, Terencia Coward, Paula Hinds, Allison Norville Forde, Alex Cage, ADONIJAH, Serenader, Adrian Clarke, Rev Tony Lowe, Rev Dr Mark Harewood, Keisha Christian, Melissa Walcott, Eric Lewis, Mark Lorde, Willie Kerr, Adrian Boo Husbands & Others.
Tickets: BDS$60.00 – Regular VIP: BDS$125 – Ticketpal.com, Ticket Pal outlets and the Diabetes Centre, Warrens, St. Michael
Under the theme “Digging Deeper – More Than Meets The Eye” the conference will bring together a host of local, regional and international health professionals, all key players in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. The 2016 conference will feature core and concurrent sessions with a special focus on Urological issues and Endocrine Issues. Sessions will cover the areas of Paediatric Diabetes, Obesity, Pregnancy, Neuropathy, Medical Management and more along with updates on International Guidelines. This continuing medical education event will feature a high-level of clinical education involving case-based authentic exercises and blended learning as we incorporate the most up-to-date methods in health education. Sessions will be practical and interactive giving the participant the various evidence-based tools they need to better manage their diabetic and pre-diabetic patient. Pre-conference, there will be a special public lecture focusing on Obesity and Diabetes, embracing our ultimate target – the community. This maximizes the outreach and impact of the event increasing the value for all involved. Barbados welcomes the top Caribbean and International diabetes practitioners to its sunny shores for the best in networking and knowledge-sharing.
Join BPW Barbados and the Barbados Diabetes Foundation at this free, interactive lecture on April 7 – World Health Day, 6PM at the Diabetes Centre. Speakers include Dr. Diane Brathwaite, Diabetologist, Dr. Nya Maughn, PsychRoberta Corona, Gynaecologist.
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