Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc.

Early Registration Discount Deadline Ends on October 8, 2015!

Physician – BDS$100!!!

Allied Health – BDS$80!!

Payments may be picked up or dropped off – Call 253-9384 or 269-6183 for more info.

Regster Online at: www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com 

Updated Agenda:

 Chairperson: Dr. Anthony Harris

Time	Topic	Speaker
12.30-1.00	Registration
1.00-1.05PM	Opening Remarks	Dr. Anthony Harris, Chairman
1.05-1.35PM	Venous Thromboembolic Disease: The Pitfalls of Management – A Current Review	Dr. Dawn Alleyne, Pulmonologist/ Intensivist
1.35-2.05PM	The Pharmacological Management of Venous Disease	Robert Carter, Pharmacist
2.05—2.50PM	Exploring New Oral Anti-Coagulants	Dr. Ronald Henry, Interventional Cardiologist, Trinidad – Special Guest Presentation
2.50-3.50PM	Lunch
3.50-4.20PM	Surgical Management of Pulmonary Embolism	Dr. Alan Smith, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
4.20-5.05 PM	The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis and Prevention of Thromboembolism.	Dr. Fidel Rampersad, Interventional Radiologist, Trinidad – Special Guest Presentation
5.05-5.35PM	Superficial Venous Incompetence – Photo Phlethmography & DOPPLER Ultrasound	Ian Sealy, Imaging Specialist
5.35-5.45PM	Coffee Break
5.45-6.15PM	“Gravitational Dermatitis”	Dr. Andrew L Forde, Dermatologist
6.15-6.45PM	That “LIFESORE”!	Simone McConnie, Podiatrist
6.45-7.10PM	Exploring Treatments, Interventions and Challenges in Venous Disease –          Medical & Surgical Interventions –          Case Studies	Dr. Anthony Harris, Cardiac Surgeon + Panel
7.10-7.15PM	Closing Remarks

In observance of World Stroke Day, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados presents a Medical Education Seminar on The Neurological Effects of Stroke on Monday, 26 October 2015 8AM-3PM at the Courtyard By Marriot, Barbados. 

This event will feature special Guest Speaker Dr. Andre Douen, Canadian Neurologist.

Dr. Douen has extensive research, education and administrative experience. He holds a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Manchester, UK and completed a 3 year fellowship in Cell biology at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.

The seminar will feature multidisciplinary presentations from specialists in Research, Paramedics, Accident & Emergency, Speech Therapy, Nutrition and other areas. Case Studies will be included along with a special and will “Patient’s Perspective”.

Health and medical professionals of all disciplines are invited to attend. CPE Credit is available. 

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Registration:

Physician – BDS$125.00; Allied Health – BDS$75.00; Students – BDS$50.00

(Includes Coffee Break & Lunch)

Pre-register online at: http://strokecme.eventbrite.com

Payments can be made at the offices of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados, Jemmots Lane, St. Michael (246-437-3312)

Draft Programme

08:00                     Registration and Coffee

08:45                     Welcome and introductions

08:50                     Functions of the Brain in Relation to Stroke, Dr.  Andre Douen, Neurologist (Canada)

9:20                      Question and Answer session

9:30                      Common Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Syndromes, Dr. Andre Douen, Neurologist

10:10                     Question and answer session

10:20                     Break

10:40                     Neurological Evaluation on the Road – To Be Announced,EAS Paramedic Officer

11:00                     A&E to Discharge, a Critical Pathway – To Be Announced

11:20                     The BNR and data collection – Tanya Martelly, Director, Barbados National Registry

11:40                     Critical pathway case study – To Be Announced, HSFB

11:50                     Question and answer session

12:15                     Lunch

13:15                     Living Young with an Aphasic stroke – Tracia-Ann Jessemy, Patient

13:40                     Speech Language How Can you Help – To Be Announced,, Speech Therapist

14:00                     Stroke rehab from hospital to home – Dr. Harley Moseley, Physiatrist

14:20                     Break

14:30                     Stress management for HCP’s whilst caring for a Stroke Patient – Dr Alexine Jackman, GP/ Stress Management Consultant

15: 20                    Nutrition for Stroke Patients Soft or Lumpy – Carla Ramsay, Nutritionist

15:40                     Question and Answer session

15:50                     Closing remarks and finish

              

The Barbados National Registry in association with the Ministry of Health of Barbados presents their 11th Annual Medical Conference on the “Management of Female Genital System Cancers” Thursday, 22 Oct 2015 from 1.30PM-5.00PM. The seminar will feature a host of local health and medical professionals from  multidisciplinary backgrounds. General Practitioners, Obstretricians/ Gynaecologists, Cancer and Imaging Specialists, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals are other specialities are invited to attend. CME Credit will be awarded. Registration is complimentary. The Barbados National Registry thanks the Barbados Cancer Society for their continued support of this annual event.

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS COMPLIMENTARY (FREE)

MANDATORY PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2015

REGISTER AT:

www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.event.brite.com

Or Contact the Barbados National Registry:

 Tel: 426-6416 Fax: 228-0360 BNR Hotline: 256-4BNR

Email: bnr@cavehill.uwi.edu

Local and Regional Speakers!

Register:

http://venousdisease.eventbrite.com

246-269-6183; 253-9384; hhccmeevents@gmail.com

Early Registration: Physicians BDS$100; Allied Health BDS$80.00

This continuing medical education seminar explores a range of venous disorders occurring in a variety of patients and situations. From blood clots to phlebitis to chronic venous insufficiency and ulcers, this seminar will address various diagnoses and treatment modalities from a range of health professionals including internists, dermatologists, cardiologists, surgeons and others. Imaging, surgical and non-surgical management of venous disorders and case studies will be included. Local and regional speakers are featured. CPE Credit will be available.

Draft Agenda:

 (Times are subject to change)

 Chairperson: Dr. Anthony Harris, Cardiac Surgeon

Register:

http://venousdisease.eventbrite.com

246-269-6183; 253-9384; hhccmeevents@gmail.com

Early Registration: Physicians BDS$100; Allied Health BDS$80.00

Time	Topic	Speaker
1.00-1.05PM	Opening Remarks	Dr. Anthony Harris, Chairman
1.05-1.35PM	Venous Thromboembolic Disease: The Pitfalls of Management – A Current Review	Dr. Dawn Alleyne, Pulmonologist/ Intensivist
1.35-2.05PM	The Pharmacological Management of Venous Disease	Robert Carter, Pharmacist
2.05-2.35PM	Surgical Management of Pulmonary Embolism	Dr. Alan Smith, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2.35-3.35PM	Lunch
3.35-4.15PM	The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis and Prevention of Thromboembolism.	Dr. Fidel Rampersad, Interventional Radiologist, Trinidad (JIPA)
4.15-4.45PM	Venous Skin Ulcers – Prevention Treatment & Management	Dr. Andrew L Forde, Dermatologist
4.45-5.15PM	That “LIFESORE”!	Simone McConnie, Podiatrist
5.15-5.25PM	Break
5.25-6.05PM	Exploring New Oral Anti-Coagulants	TBA, Interventional Cardiologist, Trinidad
6.05-6.35PM	Superficial Venous Incompetence – Photo Phlethmography & DOPPLER Ultrasound	Ian Sealy, Imaging Specialist
6.35-7.10PM	Exploring Treatments, Interventions and Challenges in Venous Disease –          Medical & Surgical Interventions –          Case Studies	Dr. Anthony Harris, Cardiac Surgeon + Panel
7.10-7.15PM	Closing Remarks

 

Target: Mixed specialists involved in the treatment of venous disorders along with General Practitioners and allied health professionals

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-health-medical-conference-tickets-18187688867

Participants can pay at the door. Physicians – BDS$100.oo; Allied Health: $80

Women’s Health Medical Conference – Saturday, 12 Sept 2015

@ 3 W’s Oval, UWI, St. Michael, 9AM-5PM

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. Prevention and risk minimization for various disorders will be of special focus.

 

Conference Chairperson: Dr. Vikash Chatrani, Gynae-Oncologist

 

Draft Agenda:

1. Diabetes in Pregnancy, – Dr. Garth McIntyre, Gynaecologist
2. Post-Partum Psychosis, Not To Be Forgotten – Dr. Nya Maughn, Psychiatrist
3. Women’s Health Physiotherapy – Phyllis Burnett, Physiotherapist
4. Sexual Dysfunction in Women – Carlisle Goddard, Endocrinologist
5. HPV – A Primary Screening Test – Vikash Chatrani, Gynae-Oncologist
6. Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids – Nicole Durham, Gynaecologist
7. Fertility 101 : Key Facts to Help You Guide Your Patients Correctly – Juliet Skinner, Gynaecologist/ Fertility Specialist
8. Exercise as Medicine – Minimizing Risk– V. Rene Best, Sports Medicine Specialist
9. Occupational Hazards for Women & – Perspectives from the Occupational Therapist – Lennox Rochester, Occupational Therapist
10. Screening Guidelines for Women for Common Chronic Conditions– Joanne Paul, Charles, Family Physician
11. Gastrointestinal Issues in Women – Erica Springer, Gastroenterologist
12. A National Approach to Good Breast Feeding Practice– Nurse Vicki Blackman
13. Exploring Menopause – Multidisciplinary Panel Discussion

Registration: Physician BDS$100; Allied Health: BDS$80.00

 ~Coffee Break & Lunch provided~

www.hibiscushealthcaribbean.com ● hhccmeevents@gmail.com;

269 6183; 253-9384

PART PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS GLOBEATHON WALK TO END WOMEN’S CANCERS SEPT 13^TH, 2015