Today, the South-West Regional Health Authority stands in solidarity with the world to observe World Kidney Day. World Kidney Day, recognised annually on the second Thursday in March, is a global health awareness campaign which focuses on the prominent importance of our kidneys and highlights ways in which we can reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health challenges.
The South-West Regional Health Authority's Public Board Meeting was held at the San Fernando City Hall Auditorium on Thursday 3rd March, 2016.
The South-West Regional Health Authority joins the international community in recognising International Women’s Day, observed on March 8 of every year, to celebrate the empowerment of women around the world. This year, the Campaign’s theme is “Pledge for Parity”. This occasion marks a call to action to accelerate gender parity across the globe. It offers an opportunity to regard the accomplishments of women in the present, and focus on the untapped potential and opportunities that await women in the future.
The South-West Regional Health Authority joins the world in recognising International Childhood Cancer Day. The World Health Organisation (WHO) uses the term “childhood cancer” to designate cancers that arise in children before the age of 15 years. The WHO also estimates that the overall incidence rates of childhood cancer vary between 50 and 200 per million children across the world.
The Ste. Madeleine Health Centre will now provide Child Education and Lamaze Classes for clients of their Antenatal Clinic every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. “These classes have been long in coming. Since 2009, we wanted to start this and the idea has finally been birthed today,” said Mrs. Patricia Smith-Granger, Primary Care Nurse Manager, Victoria South during her welcome address at the launch of the Child Education and Lamaze Classes on Wednesday 3rd February, 2016.