World Hand Hygiene Day was celebrated on May 7th, 2019 at the San Fernando General and Teaching Hospital. Under this year’s theme “It’s in your hands – Prevent sepsis in healthcare” the IPC Unit issued a challenge to their colleagues on the Medical and Surgical Wards whereby they were required to demonstrate proper hand washing techniques.

As we recognise International Nurses Week, kindly see notice on behalf of the General Manager, Nursing. The notice reads:

"Everywhere i go i speak of my profession and what it means to me. I think it's the best profession since mursing is not just an art but a science as well. As a nurse your role can be as wide as an ocean, you are an innovator, clinician, there when patient closes his/her eyes, help deliver new life and so much more.

I am proud to be a nurse, holding someone's hand, saving lives, offering solace, critical thinking makes what murses do daily priceless.

District Health Visitor, Ms. Seeta Sookdeo and staff at the Flanagin Town Health Centre hosted a Graduation Ceremony on May 2nd, 2019 to celebrate participants’ completion of a 15-hour Diabetes Self-Management Course which was conducted at the Flanagin Town Health Centre. Sixteen members of the Flanagin Town Health Centre Diabetes Support Group received certificates of participation for the Course which comprised interactive presentations from pharmacists, medical and nursing professionals.

We’re on WACK Radio 90.1 FM on Monday 6^th May, 2019 at 1:15 p.m. Topics that will be addressed are Smoking Cessation and Hypertension

Dr Sanjiv Parasram, Primary Care Physician will be on the interview panel

The School of Midwifery at the San Fernando General Hospital held their International Day of the Midwife celebration on May 1st, 2019 at the Harris Promenade Band Stand in San Fernando to pay tribute to the work of midwives as essential care providers to mothers and newborn babies.

Administrative Professionals are key to any organisation achieving its goals. With this in mind, Administrative Professionals are celebrated annually in the month of April. It is customary for organisations to applaud and commend their special support staff for all the work done and encourage them to continue to grow in their field.

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Electrical infrastructure upgrade works at SFGH

San Fernando, 1^st May, 2019: The South-West Regional Health Authority would like to provide an update on the electrical works taking place at the San Fernando General Hospital.

Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs) continue to be the leading causes of death in Trinidad and Tobago. The SWRHA has embarked on initiatives to encourage individuals to become involved in healthy practices which include increased physical activity, regular and adequate consumption of fruits, vegetables and water and the early detection of chronic conditions like diabetes mellitus and hypertension by screening asymptomatic individuals. On April 28th, 2019, the SWRHA hosted Get ‘Hill’ Ready at the C3 Centre.