Community Health Workers To Combat NCD Crisis

Community Health Workers To Combat NCD Crisis

(Stock Photo) Government is in the process of recruiting and training 40 community outreach nurses, who will engage with people suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in their home setting to help them properly manage their health challenges. The initiative,...
Patients Advised To Continue Taking Metformin

Patients Advised To Continue Taking Metformin

Metformin prescription pills. (Stock Photo) The Barbados Drug Service (BDS) has advised diabetic patients who use the pharmaceutical drug, metformin, that they should continue to use this medication and discuss any concerns with their physicians. In a statement today,...
Diabetes Group To Discuss Oral Health

Diabetes Group To Discuss Oral Health

(Stock Photo) The Diabetes Group at the Maurice Byer Polyclinic will host a health education session on Diabetes and Oral Health tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25. It takes place at the polyclinic, Station Hill, St. Peter, from 5:00 p.m.  The facilitator will be dentist...
Public Lecture On Diabetes Next Tuesday

Public Lecture On Diabetes Next Tuesday

(Stock Photo) Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic will deliver opening remarks at the 3rd annual John Grace Memorial Lecture and Panel Discussion on Tuesday, November 5. The free event, hosted by the Diabetes Association of Barbados, takes place...

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