Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc.

This event has been moved from 24 October 2021 to 7 November 2021, 3pm.

Dentistry Meets Medicine

New Date: Sun, 7 November 2021, 3.00pm-6.00pm

Online via ZOOM

Over many years of research and evidence-based practice, we have discovered the intimate connection between oral health and overall health. We know that periodontal disease has been linked to the development of diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Pregnant women with severe gum infection are at risk of developing pre-eclampsia. This CME explores the dental issues that may arise in particular disease states and vice versa.

Topics include: Cardiac Disease & Periodontal Disease, Effect of Chemotherapy on Dentally Sound Teeth, Diabetes and Dental Health and more.  Speakers include Dr. Pamela Phillips, Dentist, Dr. Kay Goring, Cardiologist and other specialists. CPE credit available.

Target: General Practitioners, Dentists, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals

Cost:

BDS$75.00 (USD$37.50) – Health Professional

BDS$50 (USD$25) – Student (with ID)

Registration:

Pre-register: https://forms.gle/C9k9FT5FPWk8qvbK6

Call or WhatsApp 246-269-6183/ 246-253-9384

Email: hhccmeevents@gmail.com

Payment:

Online:  https://secure.ticketpal.com/affiliate/hibiscushealthwebsite

Payment pick up (Barbados only) – add BDS$5.00

Call or text 246-253-9384

Bank to Bank transfer

More details: https://hibiscushealthcaribbean.com/event-registration-payment/

Dr. José Pablo Gutiérrez Schwanhauser

Pulmonologist (GSK)

Event: Asthma Workshop 2-Paediatric Asthma

Date:Sunday, October 3, 2021

Venue:Zoom Platform

A distinguished medical professional, Dr. José Pablo Gutiérrez Schwanhauser is the Head of Pneumology Service at the National Children’s Hospital in San José, Costa Rica for the past twenty-five years. During his employment at the medical facility, he filled the role of Head of Therapy since 1998 and worked as Head of Paediatric from 1990-1992. He has taught at CENDEISSS San José, Costa Rica from Resident professor since 2000. Dr.Gutiérrez Schwanhauser holds three Master’s degrees in Public Health, Health and Medicine Economics, Paediatrics, Paediatric Pneumology and Paediatric General.
He has conducted research in the area of asthma with his most recent work, SAKURA AZ Study, Symbicort (for asthma in adolescents and adults) – Phase III 2008 to date and Novartis Study – MENACWY Conjugate Vaccine to be administered with routine childhood vaccines in healthy infants- Phase III October 2009 to present.

His topic at the Asthma Workshop, Part 2- Paediatric Asthma on Sunday, October 3, 2021 is “What not to do in Asthma”?

Ticket and Registration Info

BDS$75.00/ USD$37.50 – Health professional
BDS$50.00/ USD$25.00 – Student (with ID)
Registration Asthma Workshop 2: https://forms.gle/Sec5fUCc3wPe9Bt26
Or email hhccmeevents@gmail.com
Or Call or WhatsApp 246-269-6183/ 246-253-9384
Payment:
Online: https://secure.ticketpal.com/affiliate/hibiscushealthwebsite
Payment pick up (Barbados only) – add BDS$5.00
Call or text 246-253-9384
Bank to Bank transfer
More details: https://hibiscushealthcaribbean.com/ticketpal-payment/

Jerónimo Espinosa MD, MSc

Pulmonologist

Event: Asthma Workshop 1-Adult Asthma

Date: Sunday, September 26, 2021

Venue: Zoom Platform

A 2016-2017 recipient of the Chevening scholarship, Dr. Jerónimo Espinosa is the respiratory Medical Manager & MSL Leader at GSK Argentina. He started his career in Outpatient care at Johns Hopkins Hospital in USA and CEMIC University Hospital in Argentina. It was at the CEMIC University that he completed his residency in Internal Medicine. He also gained experience at Shire Pharmaceuticals Argentina and King’s College London.

Dr. Espinosa published several papers with his medical colleagues including “Asthma Patients’ and Physicians’ Perspectives on the Burden and Management of Asthma (APPaRENT)”.

At the Asthma Workshop 1 scheduled for September 26, his topic is “Adult Asthma Management >12 years.

Ticket and Registration Info

BDS$75.00/ USD$37.50 – Health professional

BDS$50.00/ USD$25.00 – Student (with ID)

Registration Asthma Workshop 1 : https://forms.gle/VpMdLCTzzVgeoZkA9

Or email hhccmeevents@gmail.com

Or Call or WhatsApp 246-269-6183/ 246-253-9384

Payment:

Online:  https://secure.ticketpal.com/affiliate/hibiscushealthwebsite

Payment pick up (Barbados only) – add BDS$5.00

Call or text 246-253-9384

Bank to Bank transfer

More details: https://hibiscushealthcaribbean.com/ticketpal-payment/

Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc.  x Canopy: The NIH-Funded Medical Spanish Courses

Through the establishment of this partnership, Hibiscus Health and Canopy intend to work together to raise awareness in the healthcare community about the communication barrier, to equip frontline clinicians and administrative professionals alike with highly effective tools, and to ultimately elevate the quality of care for the underserved communities.

CanopyLearn Medical Spanish Online Courses are tailored for medical use and developed for the busy schedules of healthcare professionals. Medical topics have been spread across all three levels, covering major medical treatments of both physical and mental health as well as general knowledge to various medical specialties.

The wide spectrum of medical topics is the perfect learning resource not only for Medical students or Nursing students, but also healthcare professionals in different specialties including Medical Doctors(MD), Doctor of Osteopathic(DO), Physician Assistants(PA), Registered Nurses(RN), and Pharmacists.

Special Discounted Pricing!

CanopyLearn All-3-Levels

USD$175Annually

• Retail Price: USD$525
• 7-Day Refund
• Certificate of Completion
• Access code: hibiscus2020

Click Here to Learn More!

Guest Speaker at The Heart and Stroke of Barbados’ Hypertension 101 for Healthcare Practitioners

Dr.Arianne Harvey

Dr. Arianne Harvey is an internist who has been practicing in Barbados for the last seven years. Dr Harvey studied medicine at the University of the West Indies and completed her postgraduate training at Yale University.  Currently she is consultant at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and lecturer at the University of the West Indies.  She also runs her own private practice. Most recently Dr Harvey has been supporting the COVID- 19 response by sitting on several advisory groups, while continuing care of patients admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.  

Aderemi Soyombo, BSc, MD, FACC

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 started her practice at Heart and Vascular Associates in New Jersey where she was Director of the Echocardiography lab. She 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.

She was sponsored by the National Institute of Health to take part in community research at the Chronic Diseases Research Center under Sir Henry Fraser at the time. She followed that with an elective at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Her positive experiences drew her back to Barbados, where she returned to practice in 2017. Her interest lies in the early prevention of heart disease as well as management of heart failure.

She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is board certified in General Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac CT and a licensed Registered Vascular Physician.

She is an avid fitness enthusiast and enjoys running, biking and swimming.

What a year! Covid-19 has changed EVERYTHING but Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc. has managed to put together a few events with our partners. We hope you can join us in November, get your CME credits and learn something to make your pratice and your patients even better!

On November 15, 2020 from 9.30am to 1.00pm we will be hosting an “Introduction to Insulin Workshop” with a focus on “Safe Use and Management.” This will be a face-to-face event at the 3Ws Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael and all Covid-19 protocols will be enforced. The seating will be at individual desks and each person will have their own desk space to safely engage at the workshop. This event is being done in collaboration with the Barbados Diabetes Foundation. The cost is BDS$60.00.

Students are BDS$30.00

The Annual Oscar Jordan Medical Symposium

On November 19, 2020, 6.30pm the Barbados Diabetes Foundation will be hosting the Annual Oscar Jordan Medical Symposium.

Since 2017, the BDF has partnered with the University of the West Indies to honour
the legacy of the late Dr. Oscar Jordan, Chairman and co-founder of the Barbados Diabetes Foundation, via a medical symposium focusing on various aspects of diabetes.

Persons living with diabetes have the highest risk of developing cardiovascular
disease including myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias and strokes. We
also know that silent myocardial ischemia and infarctions are also common in this
population of patients. Aggressive control of diabetes is key to avoiding or delaying
the onset of cardiovascular disease, however active screening in select group of
patients as recommended by the American Diabetes Association is also paramount
and will reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease. 
Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Remi Soyombo is the featured speaker of the Oscar Jordan
Medical Symposium and will explore this topic in more depth as she presents on
“The Diabetic Heart”. This is a FREE virtual event and registration is required.

Go to http://www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com

The Diabetic Limb Loss Crisis

The Diabetic Limb Loss Crisis

Sunday, 22 November 2020

4pm – 6pm

ZOOM – ONLINE EVENT

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing at an alarming rate across the Caribbean. The presence of hyperglycemia, neuropathy, angiopathy, and immune paresis predispose these patients to infections of the lower limbs.

Foot infections are the number one cause of hospital admission to the surgical floors in Caribbean public hospitals and of amputations which frequently result in mortality.

This interactive CME focuses on educating the HCP on proper screening and management of diabetic foot.

Topics: The high risk patient, diabetic infections, chronic diabetic wounds, vascular problems in the diabetic patient, charcot foot disease, foot sreening in the GP office & more.

Presenters: Dr. Steven Wells, Podiatric Surgeon (USA); Dr. Duane Hall, Wound Surgeon (USA); Dr. Nixon, Diabetologist/ Internist (USA).

Cost: BDS$50.00 (USD$25.00)

Students are $25.00 (USD $13.00)

Payment pick-up (Barbados): 246-253-9384

Online: http://www.ticketpal.com

HYPERTENSION 101 FOR HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS

Hypertension 101 for Health Care Practitioner Hosted by: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados

Date: Sunday, 29 November 2020 Time: 3pm- 6pm Zoom – ONLINE EVENT CME credit available.

Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases, such as Ischemic heart disease and stroke, the 2 top causes of death and Barbados and worldwide. Yet, multiple studies consistently show that BP is under-diagnosed and under-treated. This webinar focuses on management of hypertension, from diagnosis, to lifestyle modification, to drug therapy.

Topics include: Protocols for BP Management, Guidelines, Case Studies, Motivational Interviewing, Dietary Management, Exercise & more.

Target: General Practitioners, Nurses, other Health Professionals

Presenters: Dr. Dawn Scantlebury, Interventional Cardiologist; Dr. Arianne Harvey, Internist; Dr. Kenneth Connell, Internist/ HTN Specialist.

Cost: $60.00 (USD$30.00)

Students are $30.00 (USD 15.00)

Registration confirmed on payment.

Payment pick-up Barbados: 253-9384 Nicole (call or whatsapp)

Online payment: http://www.ticketpal.com

Hello Everyone,

Due to the Covid-19 measures, all Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc events have been postponed until further notice. We hope to bring you some exciting medical educational events later on in the year. Please stay safe and stay at home! Our full support goes to all the medical personnel on the front line, all the supermarket workers, security services and delivery personnel.