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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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Better Health: Diabetes and sexual health

Nationnews Desk -
Diabetes, a prevalent non-communicable disease in the Caribbean, can significantly affect sexual performance in both men and women, yet this issue is often overlooked....
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Confirmed case of foot and mouth disease closes St. Ambrose Primary

Nationnews Desk -
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed a case of foot and mouth disease at St. Ambrose Primary, with three other students showing...
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Early detection still key, says Jhagroo

Josue Ramirez Nelson -
Early detection and regular screenings remain crucial in the fight against breast cancer. That is the view of medical coordinator of the Barbados Cancer Society’s...
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Fogging Schedule: September 9 to 13

Nationnews Desk -
Mosquito breeding sites in St. Michael and Christ Church will be targeted by the Vector Control Unit, next week. The team will concentrate its efforts...
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US confirms first human bird flu case with no known animal exposure

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
US health officials have confirmed a human case of bird flu in a patient that had no immediately known animal exposure. The patient, in the...
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It’s a ‘nightmare’ at QEH

Kimberley Browne -
Senator Andre Worrell, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) spokesperson for health, has described the health care situation at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) as...
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