WHO urges quality care for women and newborns in critical first weeks after childbirth Geneva, 30 March 2022- The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its first ever global guidelines to support women and newborns in the postnatal period – the first six weeks after birth. This is a critical time for ensuring newborn and maternal survival and
Celebrating the Social Work Team The Time is Right for Social Work! This month we are celebrating our Social Work Team! It’s Social Work month and we take the time out to celebrate their valuable contribution to our hospital team. #socialworkmonth #hospitalsocialworkers #healthcareworkersrock #weloveourteam
World Autism Day 2022 World Autism Day is coming up THIS SATURDAY!! We’re inviting everyone in our community to light up you homes or businesses with blue lights. Switching out your house’s front light with a BLUE bulb or string up some blue lights is the simplest way you can shine the light on Autism
You’re Invited! CHATS would like to invite you to join them for a special 3-part webinar series on Autism, Education & Adulthood NOTE: There will be lots of content especially tailored for educators. Register in advance for this webinar by clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/WN_HjScCJNqT_aFcza5FpaZDQ…
COVID-19 Vaccination this weekend at AUA!
Hike for the Cure CIBCFC will be hosting a #HikeForTheCure!All funds raised will be donated to Breast Friends and the Oncology Department at The Sir Lester Bird Mount St. John Medical Facility. Saturday, 30 April at Wallings Nature Reserve from 6:00 a.m.Donation: $50 Package includes breakfast and shuttle service.Complimentary branded T-shirts available while stocks last. For
Mini Health Fair at Pares Secondary School Teachers, students, and staff of the Pares Secondary School participated in a mini-health fair this week. The event which took place on Tuesday 22nd March was a collaborative effort of several agencies: the Rotary Club of Antigua, Antigua, and Barbuda Diabetes Association (ABDA), Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) Antigua
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR KIDNEYS LATELY? World Kidney Day will be commemorated on Thursday 10th March 2022 under the theme, “Kidney Health for All.” The observance is a collaborative effort with the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundation (FKF). The day was established in 2006 with its mission being
FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR THE SEASON Food safety is the unchanging method of food preparation, handling, and storage to prevent food borne illness and injury. In an effort to ensure foods are safe and stored at the correct temperature, there are certain guidelines which must be adhere too. An estimated 420,000 people die each year
BIRTH DEFECTS IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Thursday 3rd March 2022 will be “World Birth Defects Day.” The theme for this year is: “Many Birth Defects, One Voice.” The primary objective of the day is to raise awareness of birth defects, their causes, and their impact on global society. Birth defects or congenital anomalies are an