WHAT: Florida Medical Center is hosting a Healthy Living Lecture Series on Liver Cancer. Join Dr. Vanitha Vasudevan, general and oncological surgeon, as she explains what one needs to know when it comes to liver cancer prevention measures, early detection and the latest treatments available. A light lunch and refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. Please call (954) 357-6660.
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CAYMAN ISLANDS - A Caymanian man who was recently stabbed in his liver and on the brink of death is grateful to the medical practitioners at Health City Cayman Islands for saving his life.
BELMOPAN, Belize – Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow last month sought medical treatment in Cuba.
So, you just found out you’re pregnant and you’re wondering if you need to change your diet.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -Cancer is now among the leading causes of death in the Caribbean and, despite this growing burden, many small island nations in the region have health systems that struggle to provide optimal cancer care for their populations.
Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
So, you just found out you’re pregnant and you’re wondering if you need to change your diet. You’d also like information on breastfeeding and you’re worried about the additional costs associated with newborns.
When the Lionel Town Hospital (LTH) in Clarendon received hospital supplies valued at more than US $15, 000 or J $2 million in February this year, they were utilized within 24 hours of delivery.
MIAMI —Given the recent report by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Miami-Dade County about a locally-transmitted case of dengue, the Miami-Dade County Mosquito Control Division wants it known that it is prepared for any possible situation. From countywide and year-round mosquito surveillance, to home inspections and truck spray operations, Mosquito Control is ready for any challenges that might arise from mosquito-borne illnesses.
Acting CEO of the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester, Marcia Francis (right) informs newly appointed Custos Rotolorum for Manchester, Garfield Green (centre) of the services offered at the hospital. Mr. Green, who is a businessman, toured several health facilities in Manchester including hospitals and health centres on Wednesday, July 17. The Custos pledged his support to the health sector in the parish, noting that he is looking forward to forging a strong partnership with the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), in an effort to improve the health services in the parish. Mr. Green will be installed on August 29. Photographed also is Regional Director of the SRHA, Michael Bent (2nd right) and Director of Management Information Systems, Rohan Smith (left).
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
Shopping for new clothes, stocking up on school supplies and picking out edgy new backpacks are some of the back-to-school rituals kids look forward to every year. Making sure their childhood vaccines are up-to-date is equally important and required by Florida law.
Miami, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health(DOH) in Miami-Dade County is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month this August.This year's theme—“Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding” was chosen to be inclusive of all types of parents in today’s world. Focusing on supporting parents to be empowered is vital to realizing their breastfeeding goals.