MoH Media Release- General Precautions When Purchasing Seafood
17 October 2017

Port-of-Spain, October 17, 2017: In consideration of the reports of an oily substance on the shoreline and waters in the Chaguaramas area, the Public Health Inspectors of the Ministry of Health have conducted visits to forty-two (42) fish and other seafood vendors located along the coastline of the affected area. The fish and other seafood available for sale were found to be safe. Fisher folk were advised on measures to provide safe seafood to the public.

Extended Hours Temporarily Suspended at Marabella, Pleasantville, Debe, Indian Walk, Ste. Madeleine and La Brea Health Centres
10 October 2017
Kindly be advised that Extended Hours Services will be temporarily suspended at the Following Health Centres:
Notice of Temporary Closure: Flanagin Town and Todd’s Road Health Centres
10 October 2017

Kindly be advised that the following Health Centres will be temporarily closed on Thursday 12th October, 2017:

  • Flanagin Town
  • Todd’s Road from 12:00 noon

This is due to a planned power outage scheduled by the T&TEC Central Office from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

During this time patients can access care at the Freeport Health Centre and Couva District Health Facility.

The South-West Regional Health Authority apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Psychiatric Department on WACK Radio 90.1FM
6 October 2017

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues. Mr. Anderson Monroe, Mental Health Officer I and Ms. Deokie Seelalsingh, Psychiatric Social Worker (Ag.) of the Psychiatric Department will be “Live” on WACK Radio 90.1FM on Monday October 9th 2017 at 12:15 p.m. This month’s programme will place emphasis on mental health in the workplace.

Tune into WACK 90.1FM and show your support to the Psychiatric Department.

 

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Mental Health Outreach in Moruga Primary Schools
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To mark the occasion of World Mental Health Day, the staff of the Moruga Health Centre will be collaborating with the Mental Health Department at the Princes Town District Health Facility. They will be conducting a series of mental health education outreach programmes Mental Health and Me for primary school students from September 21st to October 05th 2017 for Primary School students.   School visits include:
Early Intervention Session for Paediatricians
4 October 2017

Early Intervention refers to a collection of services that helps babies and toddlers with developmental delays, specific health problems and disabilities. Some of the medical conditions are: autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, foetal alcohol spectrum disorders and myopathy. There are several factors that may contribute to infants being born with such conditions: low birth weight, extreme prematurity, Hypoxic injury to the brain [inadequate supply of oxygen to the brain] and infections that may occur pre or post gestation.

Nutrition and Dietetics Newsletter Community Dietitians in Action
3 October 2017

In commemoration of World Heart Day the Nutrition and Dietetics Department released its quarterly newsletter, Community Dietitians in Action, on September 29, 2017. This issue contains essential information that covers the risk factors that contribute to heart disease, food options to boost heart health and lifestyle habits that can negatively affect the heart. Here are some important tips you can follow to know and love your heart:

Be aware of your risk of heart disease by knowing all your important health numbers

Sixth Autism Parent Training Workshop
3 October 2017

The Community Paediatric team SWRHA and the Child Guidance Clinic hosted their sixth Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parent Training Workshop at the Pleasantville Health Centre on September 26th 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for parents of children attending clinics. The first workshop, which was successfully held on June 14th 2016, acted as a catalyst for members of staff to consistently host these parent training workshops in the South-West Region.

Tender Notice
29 September 2017

The South-West Regional Health Authority invites Tenders for the following:

Tender #

Description

Site Visit Date (Mandatory)

Closing Date

Temporary Relocation of the Emergency Department at the Couva DHF
22 September 2017

Kindly be advised that the Emergency Department at the Couva District Health Facility (CDHF) will be temporarily relocated to the Primary Health Care Department, CDHF, during the weekend of Saturday 23rd September 2017 from 6.00 a.m. to Sunday 24th September 2017, 6.00 a.m. This move will take place in order to facilitate the installation of a 15 Tonne air condition unit and the cleaning of the Emergency Department.

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