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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; fields that today come together in the work she is building...
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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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Duguid’s hope for dental diplomacy

Special Envoy to the Prime Minister and veteran oral surgeon Dr William Duguid believes a formal oral health...
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Mental health tips to get through holidays

Nationnews Desk -
Barbadians who face mental challenges during the festive season should lean on support from their community and engage in activities which bring them joy,...
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Doc: Enjoy in moderation

Tre Greaves -
While individuals are being encouraged to enjoy the merriment of the Christmas season, they are also being urged to eat and drink responsibly. Director of...
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George: Oropouche a milder disease

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Although the United States Centre for Disease and Control (CDC) has issued a travel health advisory for the presence of Oropouche virus in Barbados,...
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QEH chief: A&E wait times will be reduced

Carlos Atwell -
Wait times at the Accident & Emergency department (A& E) of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) should soon be drastically reduced once the hospital...
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People with HIV and AIDS still have rights, says Humphrey

Carlos Atwell -
Barbados is doing well on the medical side of the HIV pandemic but still has to work on the social side, says Minister of...
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Fogging Schedule: December 2 to 6

Nationnews Desk -
The Vector Control Unit will spray mosquito breeding sites in St. James and St. Philip, when it conducts its fogging programme next week. Some areas...
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