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QEH Annex relocating to Coconut Walk

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Annex is relocating from its current location at the corner of 6th Avenue, Belleville, and Pine Road to Coconut Walk, Hastings, Christ Church. The new...
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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation;...
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BARP president urges greater support for older women caregivers

Older women who continue to support adult children, grandchildren and other relatives are carrying a growing caregiving burden...
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Move to protect health records

As Barbados digitises its health records and hospital systems, officials say the change must not leave anyone behind. At...
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‘Long way to go in health battle’

It will be a long, hard fight against Barbados’ culture of abusing sugar and salt, but the Heart...
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Rum producer knocks cancer link

Carlos Atwell -
The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association Inc. (WIRSPA) is disputing findings published by United States (US) Surgeon General Vivek Murthy linking alcohol...
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An attitude of gratitude: Mikey’s journey

Kimberley Browne -
“I was coming home from an Old Year’s Night gig on January 1st last year, and being extremely tired, I fell asleep at the...
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‘Seek help’ before conflict gets worse

Tre Greaves -
Individuals struggling with family conflicts have been encouraged to seek professional help before the tension escalates. They have also been encouraged to find more constructive...
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Good hygiene key, says CMO

Carlos Atwell -
Chief Medical Officer The Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George is calling on cruise ships to “step up” their medical health protocols. Reacting to concerns about...
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Youngest person treated by Nanoknife is cancer-free

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
A two-year-old boy from north London who was the youngest person to be treated for cancer with Nanoknife technology is now cancer-free. George, from Camden,...
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‘Too many children suffer from depression, anxiety’

Nationnews Desk -
Several people are suffering from depression and anxiety and during the Christmas season numbers can increase significantly. That’s according to counsellor Shawn Clarke, head of Supreme Counselling...
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