Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Roger Duncan, said the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment continues to implement initiatives aimed at improving Diabetes care. He gave the assurance at last week’s launch of a Diabetic Care Programme, which is expected to help in the monitoring and control of Diabetes, through the distribution of glucometers… Continue Reading →
The National Diabetic and Hypertensive Association has endorsed the Diabetic Care programme which was launched by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment yesterday. Local health officials say the increasing burden placed on the health care services by Diabetes continues to grow and threatens to overwhelm both the primary and secondary care services. President… Continue Reading →
Persons suffering from Diabetes are being urged to conduct regular inspections of their feet to avoid the risk of developing foot ulcers, which often leads to amputations. The advice came from Diabetic Foot Health Practitioner, Janice Oliver, during NBC’s face to Face programme this week. People with diabetes and people with poor circulation are more… Continue Reading →
Steps are to be taken by the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment in the upcoming months, to strengthen the Primary Health Care System. Minister of Health Clayton Burgin made the disclosure, as he delivered remarks at Thursday’s ceremony to mark the re-opening of the refurbished Clare Valley Clinic. Minister Burgin said the re-opening… Continue Reading →
Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Clayton Burgin, is appealing to the corporate sector to partner with the ministry in an effort to improve the delivery of health care services to Vincentians. He was speaking at Monday’s handover a quantity of Medical Supplies from the Streams of Power Church at Sion Hill, valued at… Continue Reading →
The Dental Unit within the Ministry of Health is continuing to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, as part of Dental Health Awareness Week. The week which began on Sunday is being observed under the theme “Good Oral Health the Gateway to a Healthier You”. Dental Surgeon Dr. Rochelle King says developing good… Continue Reading →
The Quality Care Preschool in Brighton will be hosting a series of activities later this month to commemorate its 15th anniversary. The school, which is located in in Brighton, is being run by owners Pastor Caldon Charles and Monique Charles.