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St. Jude Hospital Refutes Social Media Claims of CEO’s Dismissal and Financial Probe

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St. Jude Hospital has issued a public statement dismissing social media reports claiming that Chief Executive Officer Lydia Atkins has been removed from her position and is under investigation over alleged financial irregularities. Responding to the allegations, the hospital said...
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Carnival Crowds, Street Food and Hidden Risks

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Public health officials are sounding the alarm on the critical importance of food safety as activities surrounding Lucian Carnival prepare to end in the big two-day Parade of the Band. Carnival draws thousands of local patrons, regional neighbours, and...
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Regional Men’s Health Forum to Unite Caribbean Patients, Doctors and Families

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A growing effort to tackle one of the Caribbean's most overlooked public health challenges will take centre stage this month as the St. Lucia Arthritis & Lupus Association and the Saint Lucia Cancer Society join forces for a regional...
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Health Officials Say One Night of Fun Could Change Your Life Forever

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As Saint Lucia gears up for Carnival, health officials are warning that one impulsive decision during the festivities could have life-changing consequences. Recognizing that alcohol, drugs and the excitement of Carnival can cloud judgment, Senior Medical Officer for Infectious Diseases,...
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Health Officials Warn Saint Lucians to Prepare Now Before Powerful Storms Strike

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The Ministry of Health's Environmental Health Division is urging Saint Lucians not to wait until a storm is approaching to prepare, warning that this year's hurricane season could bring severe weather capable of disrupting water supplies, damaging infrastructure, and...
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Doctors Sound Alarm Over Illegal Ozempic Sales in Saint Lucia

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
The Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) has issued a stark warning to the public amid what it describes as a troubling rise in the illegal sale and promotion of popular weight-loss and diabetes medications by unlicensed individuals...
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82% of Premature Deaths Linked to NCDs: NIC Sounds Alarm at National Sneaker Day

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With chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now responsible for 82% of premature deaths in Saint Lucia, the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) is warning that one day of exercise is not enough. The call came as public and private sector employees...
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SLMDA Calls For Patient Safety, Healthcare Equity And Fair Treatment Of Frontline Workers

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams -
As Saint Lucia grapples with emerging public health concerns, workforce challenges and growing demand for accessible healthcare, the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) is urging policymakers and stakeholders to place patient safety, healthcare equity and frontline workers...
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Doctors Sound the Alarm on Aging, Diabetes and Smoking at Major Saint Lucia Medical Conference

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The future of healthcare in Saint Lucia will take centre stage this weekend as leading regional and international medical experts gather to address some of the country's most pressing health challenges, including memory loss, diabetes, men's health, smoking-related illnesses...
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Bank of Saint Lucia’s Latest Investment is Changing How Children Experience Hospital Care

Elijah Williams -
Saint Lucia's youngest patients are now being welcomed into a brighter, more inspiring healing environment following the completion of a major transformation of the Paediatrics Ward at the Millennium Heights Medical Centre. The final phase of the rehabilitation project was...
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The Caribbean is creating many of its own biggest obstacles, according to Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholar Rahym Augustin-Joseph, who...

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