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[UPDATED] PAHO begins separate probe into NICU …

WEBNews [UPDATED] PAHO begins separate probe into NICU deaths Melissa Doughty 2 Days Ago Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh, right and NWRHA CEO Anthony Blake at a media conference at the …

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Sangre Grande Hospital aims to become internationally-accredited

WEBTHE Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) is aiming to have its major facility – the Sangre Grande Hospital – receive international accreditation when its …

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Mother’s lifestyle has impact on child’s health

WEBTogether with excessive weight gain in pregnancy and failing to breastfeed, a child’s development can be affected dramatically. Researchers found that women who …

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New $850m hospital opens in Sangre Grande

WEBHealth Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said the new Sangre Grande Hospital Campus cost $850 million, VAT-exclusive, and called the facility "pure excellence." He …

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Examining how air pollution is hurting our health

WEBFine particulate matter resulting from the smoke from bushfires, black carbon or soot, and the ash plumes and sulphuric gases from volcanic eruptions, also …

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Panday: More hospitals won't fix healthcare woes

WEBPATRIOTIC Front political leader Mickela Panday has asked how the construction of another hospital will improve the delivery of health care. Last week, the …

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Why PE matters in schools

WEBIn an age dominated by screens and sedentary lifestyles, the importance of physical education (PE) in schools is often overlooked. But PE offers far more than just …

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U Health and Wellness expo returns

WEBTHE Caribbean Health Digest has announced the return of its U Health and Wellness Exposition – an event dedicated to providing education on various health and …

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A Caribbean perspective

WEBThe impact of climate change on human life and health can take many different forms. It puts at risk the fundamental components of human health, such as …

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Trinidad and Tobago among countries with the most cases of …

WEBThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says Trinidad and Tobago is one of the countries in the region with the most cases of arterial hypertension. Dr …

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Nurses call for increased patient-to-staff ratio, salary increases

WEBThe TT Registered Nurses’ Association (TTRNA) is calling on government to increase patient-to-staff ratios in all regional health authorities (RHAs). It is also calling …

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Flu vaccines available on Friday

WEBThe influenza vaccine for the 2022/2023 season will be available at 50 health centres throughout Trinidad, beginning on Friday. Health Minister Terrence …

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Christlyn Moore to chair new TRHA board

WEBATTORNEY and former People's Partnership Minister of Justice Christlyn Moore has been appointed chairman of the Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA). …

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Prioritise men’s mental health

WEBA Google search about men and health steers researchers and readers to articles about the lonely man and topics about loneliness and depression among men. …

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MoH urges women: Screen for cervical cancer, take HPV vaccine

WEBDirector of Women’s Health at the Ministry of Health Dr Adesh Sirjusingh urged women to do Pap smears and screen for cervical cancer as early as possible. …

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Addressing Trinidad and Tobago's diabetes landscape

WEBOn an individual basis, diabetes-related health expenditure per person was US$1,209.7 in 2021 and is projected to be US$1,265.5 by 2030. Diascan (blood sugar …

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Pan-American Life Insurance launches 'cancer care cover' policy

WEBAIMED at easing the financial burden associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment, the Pan American Life Insurance Company of Trinidad and Tobago has …

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Depression: more than just feeling sad

WEBCommentary Depression: more than just feeling sad Newsday Reporter Monday 10 May 2021 Dr Faith BYisrael - . DR FAITH BYISRAEL. The recent death of …

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Mental health director: Suicide trends unaffected by covid19

WEBPhoto by Sureash Cholai. THE covid19 pandemic has not affected the trends of suicide in Trinidad and Tobago or the factors which lead to them. Health …

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Religious groups monitoring flu, covid viruses

WEBWITH covid19 cases on the rise, coupled with the ongoing influenza season, religious organisations are closely monitoring these health developments and taking …

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TRHA makes new staff appointments

WEBThe Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) has announced staff appointments. In a press release on Tuesday, the authority said Dr Victor Wheeler and …

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Preventing lifestyle diseases

WEBManaging alcohol consumption and the elimination of smoking and drug use can reduce the probability of hypertension, strokes and certain cancers like lung, liver, …

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