Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc.

The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados is pleased to present the International Stroke Day Workshop 2016 on Saturday 22 October 2016 at the Henry Fraser Lecture Theatre, 9AM-3.15PM. Under the World Stroke Day Theme “Face The Facts: Stroke is Treatable – Lives Can Improve With Better Awarweness, Action & Access”, the workshop is designed  to address key aspects of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation to show that lives can improve with better awareness, access and action.

Professor Stephen L. Firsing from Coastal Carolina University is the featured speaker and will be delivering a presentation entitled “A New Framework: Family Quality of Life”. Stroke and cardiac events not only affect an individual, they affect their family. As a result, family-level outcomes are important to measure during all stages of recovery. A new framework, Family Quality of Life, was recently developed to provide a subjective, holistic understanding of what all members of a family unit need to live their best life, together. This presentation will explain the foundations of the new framework, and how it may be applied to a family with a member that survived a stroke or cardiac event.

Local presenters include a multidisciplinary line up of health professional, all key to the management of stroke in the areas of mental health, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and more. Presentations will be given by Dr. Dawn Scantlebury, Interventional Cardiologist; Sister Christine King from the Stroke Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Melanie Buge, Occupational Therapist. Janelle Chase Mayers, Family Therapist and others. Tracie-Ann Jessamy, Stroke Survivor will be sharing her experience of “Surviving Stroke” – living proof that stroke is treatable.

Interested health professionals can pre-register for this event at www.hibiscushealthcaribbean.eventbrite.com. Payments can be made at the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Jemmotts Lane on or before Oct 20 to secure early registration pricing. On-site registration and payment will be available.

Programme – 9.00AM-3.15PM

CPE Hours:  5 hrs, 20 mins

Chairpersons: Professor David Corbin and Mrs. Gina Pitts, CEO, HSFB

Order	Time	Topic	Speaker
	9.00-9.15	Opening Remarks – Setting the Stage: Stroke in Barbados	Prof David Corbin, Consultant neurologist
Feature speaker	9.15-10.00	A New Framework: Family Quality of Life	Professor Stephen Firsing, Coastal Carolina University
	10.00-10.25	Post Stroke Physical Rehabilitation – From the Hospital to Home	Tarah Towler, Physiotherapist
	10.25-10.50	In-Hospital Treatment & Care	Christine King, RN – Stroke Unit, QEH
	10.50-11.05	Discussion
	11.05-11.30	Transitioning from the Hospital & Reducing Re-admission	Melanie Buge, Occupational Therapist
	11.30-11.50	Surviving Stroke	Tracie-Ann Jessamy, Stroke Survivor
	11.50-12.00	Discussion
	12.00-12.40	Lunch
	12.40-1.05	Alternative Treatment Modalities for Stroke	Janice Chin, Natural Therapist
	1.05-1.30	Stroke & Cardiac Rehabilitation	Gina Pitts, RN NP
	1.30-2.00	Mental Health, Exercise & Stroke	Janelle Chase-Mayers, Family Therapist/ CrossFit Coach
	2.00-2.30	Acute Stroke Management	Dr. Babatunde Oredein, Senior Registrar, Emergency Medicine, QEH
	2.30-3.00	Hypertension, Atrial Fibrilation & Stroke	Dr. Dawn Scantlebury
	3.00-3.15	Discussion/ Closing Remarks	Gina Pitts CEO

The Barbados National Registry & The Ministry of Health continues its Continuing Medical Education series with “Haematologic & Blood Cancers” on Thursday, 27 October 2016

130PM-530PM at the 3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael. Cost: $25 – Students; $55 – Nurses; $75 – Physicians. Pre-register at hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com. Payments may be made at the BNR Office, Jemmots Lane, St. Michael on or before Oct 20, 2016. Registration will close on Oct 20, 2016. This programme has been awarded “3-Credits” by the Barbados Medical Council.

 

 ‘Hematologic Cancers and Blood Diseases’

October 27^th, 2016

 

Programme

 

Chair                                     Dr Alafia Samuels, Director, CDRC

 

1:05 – 1:10pm                    Welcome – Dr Kenneth George, CMO (Ag), Ministry of Health                  

 

1:10 – 1:45pm                    Barbados National Registry Presentation on Annual Data

Lauren Maul, Registrar BNR

 

1:45 – 2:15pm                    Diagnosing Hematologic Cancer – What to Look For?

Dr June Clarke, Hematologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

 

2:15 – 2:45pm                    The Role of the Laboratory in the Diagnosis and Treatment of

Haematological Disease

Dr Christopher Nicholls, Hematologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

 

2:45 – 3:15pm                    The Importance of Ancillary Studies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of

Hematologic Disease

Dr Jacqueline William, Pathologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

 

3:15 – 3:45pm                    Paediatric Cancers and Sick Kids (SCI) Project – A Review and Comparative

Study

Dr Cheryl Alexis – Associate Consultant Haematologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

 

3:45 – 4:15pm                     Holistic Disease Management – New Approaches to Patient Care –

Lessons Learned through the SCI Project

Shonelle Miller, RN, Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

 

4:15 – 4:25                           Vote of Thanks

Professor Patsy Prussia, Clinical Director for BNR Cancer Registry

 

4:25 – 5:00                           Light Refreshments

The Acute Myocardial Infarction Seminar hosted by the Barbados National Registry will now be held on Wednesday, 5 October 2016 at the Henry Fraser Lecture Theate at the University of the West Indies in St. Michael. The same programme applies (see below) and space has opened up for more attendees. To register go to http://www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com. Payment can be made at the BNR Office by 4PM, Tuesday 4 October 2016 or at the door. Pre-registration is a must.

For those who have registered for the event and are no longer able to attend due to the date change, a full refund will be issued. Contact Hibiscus Health Caribbean and hhccmeevents@gmail.com or call 269-6183 for more information.

 “AMI Management: Initial Care, On-going Treatments and Lifestyle Adjustments”

Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 1PM – 5PM

Henry Fraser Lecture Theatre, UWI, St. Michael, Barbados

Programme

Chair                                     Mrs Tanya Martelly, Research Manager, Chronic Disease Research Centre

 

1:00 – 1:05pm                    Welcome

Dr Kenneth George, Chief Medical Officer (Ag), Ministry of Health       

 

1:05 – 1:35pm                    In-Hospital CFR for Acute MI: QEH – Barbados 2010–2014

Dr Kim Quimby, Immunology, Chronic Disease Research Centre

 

1:35 – 2:15pm                    Emergency Department Care

Dr Chaynie Williams, Head of Accident & Emergency Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

 

2:15 – 3:00pm                    Acute MI Management: The Role of Invasive Therapies

Dr Dawn Scantlebury, Interventional Cardiologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

 

3:00 – 3:45pm                    The Role of the Primary Care Physicians In Managing AMI

Dr Rudolph Delice, Head of Department of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

 

 

3:45 – 4:15pm                    Lifestyle Modifications & Ccardiac Rehabilitation

Mrs Gina Pitts, CEO, Heart & Stroke Foundation Barbados Inc.

 

 

4:15 – 4:20pm                     Vote of Thanks

Mrs Lauren Maul, Registrar, The Barbados National Registry for Chronic Non-Communicable Disease

 

 

4:20 – 5:00                           Light Refreshments

 

Hello Everyone, 

Due to the shut down of the island as a result of the Tropical Storm Advisory currently in place, the Acute Myocardial Infarction CME, hosted by the Barbados National Registry and Ministry of Health, scheduled to occur on Thursday, 29 September 2016 has been postponed. 

We will announce a new date as soon as we can and possibly a new location. This will allow room for more registrants as there has been a demand.

All confirmed registrations will be honoured when the new date is announced. If for any reason, you are unable to attend, a full refund will be issued.

For further information, please contact event coordinators Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc, at 253-9384/ 269-6183 or via email at hhccmeevents@gmail.com. Whatsapps are welcomed. 

We look forward to updating you as soon as possible.

Kind Regards,

The Hibiscus Health Caribbean Team

Full House:  Medical professionals taking in some of the presentations at the Women’s Health Medical Conference on September 10.

3Ws Pavilion, UWI Cave Hill-Doctors, specialists and allied health professionals attended the 21st Century Oncology’s Women’s Health Medical Conference which focused on female health issues like Poly cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, infertility, podiatry and psychology.

Morning Session

After the special address from the Director of Barbados Family Planning Association, Ms. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, Chairman, Dr. Vikash Chatrani gave his presentation on “Understanding PCOS”, causes and treatment of polycystic ovaries.

His session was followed by Dr. Niraj Mehta who gave a comprehensive presentation on functional medicine, the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle on overall health and the various way to manage non-communicable disease by treating it holistically rather than using conventional medicine alone.

His American colleague, Dr. Robert Paresi in his presentation “Advances in Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery” looked at the latest in reconstructive surgery for patients with breast cancer.  He explained that patients wanted a more natural appearance when it came to breast enhancements and reconstructive surgery.  Dr. Paresi showed the importance of placing implants “under the muscle” rather over it which often caused complications for some patients. In breast cancer patients he highlighted the fact that “50 percent of patients had lost their implant due to infection”.

 

 

Dermatologist, Dr. Andrew Forde giving his presentation on “Bleaching in Barbados-Medical Concerns”.

Evening Session

The conference had a brief break and Q& A before Dr. Andrew Forde’s session on Bleaching in Barbados.  His enlightening session gave a graphic display into the world of bleaching.  Dr. Forde explained can be permanent damage to the skin when patients abuse harsh chemicals and steroids to achieve lighter skin.

Dr. Forde explained that persons were using bleach, hydrogen peroxide, hydroquinone and corticosteroids which could lead to scarring, excessive hair growth, liver damage, dark, cracked skin and numbness.   Other topics discussed were contraception and NCDs with gynaecologist, Dr. Tracey Archer and an interesting presentation on pelvic floor dysfunction during pregnancy.

The Conference ended with podiatrist, Simone McConnie who spoke about “Common Podiatric Issues in Women” and Psychiatrist, Dr. Nya Maughn who focused on the topic of empathy as an effective communication Health tool.

 

Chairperson of the Women’s Conference: Gynaecologist, Dr. Vikash Chatrani preparing to introduced American Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Robert Paresi (face partial hidden) to the podium, beside him is Dr. Niraj Mehta who specialises in radiation oncology.

 

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
1.30-1.45		Q&A
1.45-2.00		Coffee Break
2.00-2.40	4	Bleaching in Barbados – Medical Concerns	Dr. Andrew Forde, Dermatologist
2.40-3.10	5	Contraception & Non-Communicable Diseases	Dr. Tracy Archer, Gynaecologist
3.10-3.40	6	Pelvic Floor Dysfunction During Pregnancy	Ms. Jasmine Evelyn, Physiotherapist
3.40-3.55		Q&A
3.55-4.55		Lunch
4.55-5.35	7	Make Your Body Less Conducive to Cancer	Dr. Niraj Mehta, Radiation Oncologist, USA
5.35-6.05	8	Empathy: An Effective Communication Health Tool	Dr. Nya Maughn, Psychiatrist
6.05-6.35	9	Common Podiatric Issues in Women	Simone McConnie, Podiatrist
6.35-6.50		Q&A
6.50-7.00-		Discussion/ Closing Remarks	Chairman

 

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.

For complete conference coverage visit www.barbadosdiabetesconference.wordpress.com. We look forward to the 2017 event!

Updated Draft Programme : Draft Programme Revised May 7 Draft Programme 2nd Annual Multidisciplinary Diabetes Conference Day 1 Saturday June 19, 2016 -Part 1 Subject to change Time Session Category…

Source: Programme June 18 -19, 2016

June 19, Special Obesity & Nutrition workshop with Helen Charlebois.

Source: Breakfast Workshop With Helene Charlebois