EnvironmentHealthLocal NewsNewsWeather Barbados to announce ‘heat wave’ response by Barbados Today 14/07/2019 written by Barbados Today 1 min read In approximately two days, Barbados will have a plan to address the impending danger of life-threatening heat waves, currently facing the region, promised Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel, … Continue Reading 14/07/2019 5 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews 29 employees recognized as Bayview Hospital celebrates Pearl Anniversary by Barbados Today 13/07/2019 by Barbados Today 13/07/2019 Twenty-nine employees of the privately-operated Bayview Hospital have been honoured for their years of service to the institution. As the hospital marks its 30th anniversary, staff members were recognized for … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews Cancer Support Services to step up fundraising efforts by Barbados Today 07/07/2019 by Barbados Today 07/07/2019 President of Cancer Support Services, Henderson Griffith has highlighted the need for increased funding to help meet the expanding needs of patients. Speaking on the sidelines of the organisationโs 8thย annual … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews Fighting the NCD epidemic in Barbados by Barbados Today 23/06/2019 by Barbados Today 23/06/2019 Two civil society organizations, are arming Barbadians with the knowledge to fight against the non-communicable disease (NCD) epidemic in Barbados. The Schoolโs Against Non-Communicable Diseases and Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles partnered … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews Coleridge & Parry School win Sir Clifford Husbands Agriculture Challenge by Barbados Today 22/06/2019 by Barbados Today 22/06/2019 Coleridge & Parry School is the winner of this yearโs Sir Clifford Husbands Agriculture Challenge. The team of Trinity Gibson and Eboni Browne, who produced a green smoothie from watermelon, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews 24-hour service at Winston Scott from July 1 by Barbados Today 22/06/2019 by Barbados Today 22/06/2019 Government will now commence the 24-hour service at the Winston Scott Polyclinic on July 1. This disclosure came Friday from Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, during … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews QEH sees improvements but is still overwhelmed, Bostic says by Barbados Today 02/06/2019 by Barbados Today 02/06/2019 Minister of Health Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic says while a lot has been done in terms of improving patient experience and reducing the wait time at the Accident and Emergency … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews Discussions on 24-hour polyclinic service to resume next week by Barbados Today 01/06/2019 by Barbados Today 01/06/2019 The meeting to discuss new issues which have arisen in relation to the introduction of the 24-hour polyclinic service will resume next week after an initial meeting today. In a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews Ministry reiterates medical marijuana stance by Barbados Today 25/05/2019 by Barbados Today 25/05/2019 The Ministry of Health and Wellness has made it clear that the decision that medical marijuana products should be authorized for use in Barbados was based on the best available … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsNews Connell selected to develop guidelines for managing hypertension by Barbados Today 18/05/2019 by Barbados Today 18/05/2019 Dr Kenneth Connell, a lecturer at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Cave Hill Campus, is among 16 international experts, chosen by the World Health Organization (WHO) to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
