Latest Events
Blood Bank Opens On Saturdays
31st December, 2012
The Blood Bank located at the San Fernando General Hospital continues to be open on Saturdays for the convenience of blood donors from 8am - 2pm. ...
Launch of ADHD Support Group
10th January, 2012
The Child Guidance Clinic at the Pleasantville Health Centre will be launching the first ever Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)Parent Support Group. The event targets all parents of patients of the Child Guidance Clinic diagnosed with ADHD. The group aims to provide parents with social and emotional support and offer safe and structed environment for parents to explore an...
The Splendour of Christmas 2 at SFGH
3rd December, 2011
The San Fernando General Hospital will be hosting its 2nd annual Christmas Concert entitled "The Splendour of Christmas II" at the hospital's eastern carpark on December 3, 2011 from 3pm-6pm. Entertainment includes Salsa Picante, the Regiment Band and other guest artistes. ...
Launch of HIV Community Caravan - County Victoria
30th November, 2011
County Victoria will be launching its HIV Community Caravan on November 30, 2011 with testing, counselling and education on the Harris Promenade from 9am - 4pm. This event kicks off the county's HIV sensitisation and testing initiative in commemoration of World AIDS Day 2011. ...
Princes Town District Health Facility Commemorates Chronic Disease Awareness Month
28th November, 2011
Princes Town District Health Facility will commemorate Chronic Disease Awareness Month, November 2011, with a series of activities: Date Activity Nov. 14 World Diabetes Day Seminar Nov. 16 Lecture on Healthy Lifestyles by Dietitian, Shenelle Vincent Nov. 17 Lecture on Pat...
Public Board Meeting
17th November, 2011
The South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA), in accordance with Rule 12, 2nd Schedule of the RHA Act, No. 5 of 1994, will be holding its Public Board Meeting as follows: Venue: Naparima Bowl, Independence Avenue, San Fernando Date: Thursday 17th November 2011 Time: 4:30pm The SWRHA will report on its performance for the period 2009-2011. Topics for discussion:...
World Diabetes Day Health Fair at Couva District Health Facility
14th November, 2011
Couva District Health Facility's Diabetic Support Group will be hosting a health fair that includes regular health screening tests as well as eye testing, information and samples. ...
Community Liaison Unit hosts World Diabetes Week of Activities
14th November, 2011
The Patient Education Counselling Centre of the Community Laison Unit, in commemoration of World Diabetes Day will be hosting a week of educational activities. The week runs from Monday 14th November 2011 to Friday 18th November 2011. The activities are as follows: DATE ACTIVITY VENUE TIME Monday 14th November 2011 ...
Pt. Fortin Health Centre Hosts 2nd Annual Diabetes Forum
11th November, 2011
Pt. Fortin Health Centre will be hosting its 2nd annual diabetes forum in commemoration of World Diabetes Day on Friday 11th November 2011 from 11am - 4pm. Theme: "Empowering Diabetics and Significant Others to Make the Healthy Choice" A day of entertainment and information, the forum will offer various screening tests, lectures on foot care, sexuality and the diabetic and...
Nutrition & Dietetics Commemorates World Diabetes Day
10th November, 2011
The Nutrition & Dietetics Department will be hosting it World Diabetes Day Activities at various health centres from 9am - 11am as follows: Monday 7th: Penal Rock Road Health Centre Tuesday 8th: Palo Seco Health Centre Wednesday 9th: South Oropouche Health Centre Thursday 10th: Guapo Health Centre ...
T&T Wellness Challenge: Fight The Fat Campaign
5th November, 2011
The Ministry of Health launches its national Fight The Fat Campaign...T&T Wellness Revolution on November 5, 2011 at the Hyatt Waterfront from 1pm - 3pm. In addition to physical activities such as Zoomba, Socasize and Aerobics Burnout, there will also be guest appearances by local celebrity soca artistes. There will also be the opportunity to get your regular health screening tests...
Couva District Health Facility Partners With Scotiabank Women Against Cancer Screening Programme
31st October, 2011
The Couva District Health Facility is collaborating with the Scotiabank Women Against Cancer Screening Progamme for the month of October. Every Thursday and Friday, the public can visit the facility for examinations by our medical staff and be referred for ultrasound or mammograms at designated private clinics sponsored by Scotiabank. ...
Oncology Department's Breast Cancer Awareness Programme & Health Fair
21st October, 2011
The Oncology Department will be hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness programme in observance of National Cancer Prevention Month, October 2011, at the San Fernando General Hospital's foyer on October 21 from 9.30-10am. The formal programme will be followed by an educational health fair on breast cancer awareness in the lobby area. ...
Divali Celebrations at Princes Town and Siparia
21st October, 2011
Dival Celebratrions will be held throughout the region: Princes Town District Health Facility will be hosting its 9th Annual Divali Celebrations on October 20, 2011 at the Primary Care Department.Prizes will also be awarded for Best Dressed Male, Best Dressed Female and Best Decorated Department. Siparia District Health Facility will be hosting its 2nd Annual Divali Celebrations o...
Pharmacy Week at Couva and Siparia District Health Facilities
21st October, 2011
Couva District Health Facility will be observing Pharmacy Week with the following activities: Oct. 19: Seven Seas health booth Oct. 20: Lecture for medical and nursing staff Oct. 21: Spirometry testing for COPD for chronic disease patients. Siparia District Health Facility will be hosting a week of activities as follows: Oct. 17: 9am - 10am - Pharmacy Assistant...
SWRHA's 38th Annual Divali Celebrations
15th October, 2011
South-West Regional Health Authority will host the 38th Annual Divali Celebrations at the San Fernando General Hospital's eastern carpark on October 15, 2011 from 4.30pm to 9pm. A wide variety of entertainment by SWRHA staff, tassa, modelling and more will be presented. ...
Princes Town District Health Facility's National Cancer Prevention Month Symposium
14th October, 2011
Princes Town District Health Facility will be hosting an educational symposium in commemoration of National Cancer Prevention Month on October 14, 2011, 9am-12noon. Among the informative presentations will be: Physiotherapy in Breast Cancer Care - Ms. Mona Mc Kenzie, Physiotherapist Palliative Care - Dr. Stacey Chamely, Palliative Physician Prostate Cancer - Dr. K. Ramso...
World Mental Health Day Activities
10th October, 2011
South-West Regional Health Authority will be observing World Mental Health Day with a variety of outreach programmes throughout the region: Oct. 10, 10.30-11.30am - Inpatient Services, Psychiatric Unit, San Fernando General Hospital: Health Education Programme for all patients and staff from other departments. Victoria: Oct. 11, 8am - 9am - Waiting Area, Princes Town District Heal...
Reaching out to the Community - Same Day Rapid Testing
6th October, 2011
County St. Patrick will be conducting outreach services at various centres in the community . Remember... Know your status! SITE DATE TIME Penal Health Centre Thursday 6th October 2011 9am – 2 pm Erin Heath Centr...
Physiotherapy Week at San Fernando General Hospital
30th September, 2011
The Physiotherapy Department will be observing Physiotherapy Week, September 26-30, 2011 at the San Fernando General Hospital with weeklong presentations in the Outpatients Clinic (inner area) from 10am - 1pm. This year's theme is "Movement in Health: Obesity in Children". ...
Public lecture and panel discussion for World Alzheimer's Day
20th September, 2011
In observance of World Alzheimer's Day, September 21, the South-West Regional Health Authority in collaboration with Alzheimer's Association of Trinidad and Tobago and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals will be hosting a public lecture and panel discussion on Alzheimer's Disease, the theme of which will be "Faces of Dementia". The event will take place at San Fernando City Hall Audito...
HIV Testing by QPCC and SWRHA doctors at Port of Spain and La Brea
18th September, 2011
SWRHA's doctors will join Queen's Park Counselling Centre in its HIV testing initiative at Roytech in Port of Spain on September 3, 2011 and at Brighton Anglican Primary School in La Brea in conjunction with Rotary Club of Point Fortin on September 18, 2011. ...
Caroni South Cluster's Cancer Education & Support Group Graduation
13th September, 2011
Caroni South Cluster's Cancer Education and Support Group will be commemorating the successful completion of its first batch of trainees with a graduation ceremony on September 13, 2011 at 10am. ...
Regional Administration Centre's Eid observance
8th September, 2011
In commemoration of the national religious observance of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Regional Administration Centre wil be hosting lunch for administrative staff on September 8, 2011. ...
Breastfeeding Programmes at Health Centres
25th August, 2011
Various health centres of the South-West Regional Health Authority will continue to promote breastfeeding throughout the month of August. These include: Aug. 15 - Marabella Health Centre - Breastfeeding Lecture Aug. 16 - Granville and Chatham Health Centres - Importance of Breastfeeding Seminars Aug. 25 - Cedros Health Centre - Breastfeeding seminar ...
Public Health Sector Talent Show: The Best of Health
13th August, 2011
The Ministry of Health presents "The Best of Health", a public health sector talent show, featuring the top performing artistes within the public health sector who will be vying for the coveted title of "The Best of Health". Come out with your family to support your team on Saturday 13th August 2011, 5.30pm at Amphitheatre A, Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Admi...
Partnering with NIDCO for Health Fair
12th August, 2011
Victoria North nurses and hearing screening assistants will be participating in NIDCO's Health Fair on August 12, 2011 at the Water Taxi Terminal, San Fernando. Services provided by the health team will include blood pressure testing, glucose testing and BMI testing. The Nutrition and Dietetics Department will also be providing nutrition counselling to attendees. ...
Colposcopy Department Hosts Nursing Forum and Customer Appreciation Day
10th August, 2011
The Colposcopy Department of the San Fernando General Hospital will be hosting a Nursing Forum on Gynaecologic Cancer on August 10, 2011 as well as a Customer Appreciation Day on August 12, 2011. ...
La Brea Health Centre's Breastfeeding Awareness Programme
8th August, 2011
La Brea Health Centre will be hosting its 2nd Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Programme on August 8, 2011 from 8.30am. ...
Celebrating Breastfeeding Week at Princes Town DHF
8th August, 2011
The Primary Care Department of the Princes Town District Health Facility will be hosting a programme on August 8, 2011 from 9am to commemorate the culmination of Breastfeeding Week activities. The theme is"Breastfeeding Your Baby Is More Than A Lifestyle Choice; It's A Health Choice". ...
