News
Men’s health of concern for Gender Affairs – Coordinator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of men's health came into sharp focus as the Office of Gender Affairs held its annual Men’s Health Fair yesterday June 11, 2013 at the Band Stand in Road Town.
Diabetes screening event serves 75 persons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Campaign Against Chronic Diseases (CARES) Committee, under the umbrella of the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Diabetes Association screened 75 persons for Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol, while providing education and counseling.
First District launches revamped Diabetes Association
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – As World Diabetes Day was being observed yesterday November 14, 2012, members of the First District made a bold and resolute statement in resuscitating the First District Diabetes Association (FDDA) which had been dormant for some years.
Wellness programme in place for BVI Health Services Authority
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – During the recently held community meeting in Virgin Gorda by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVI HSA) on August 30, 2012, one resident raised the issue of wellness in the community and how he thought the matter should be dealt with.
Patients with chronic illnesses to receive improved care
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Persons suffering with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and cancers can expect improved care and treatment as Government moves forward with its plans to deliver health care services that are more efficient and responsive to the needs of patients with chronic diseases in the community.
Taylor & Smith win Race Against Diabetes at HLSCC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Raheem “Ras” Taylor and Niayla Smith led home 129 runners who had gathered on Campus to support the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College-Highland Spring Race for a Cause on Saturday November 12, 2011.
VG athletes give “Some Sugar” to fight against Diabetes!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The first of two planned races by the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College to support the “Race Against Diabetes” took place on Saturday October 29, 2011, at the Institution’s Virgin Gorda Centre in the Valley.
HLSCC races to be in good cause!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College has planned two road races this year to help raise funds to support the fight against Diabetes, a chronic disease which affects some 15 percent of the population in the Virgin Islands and 346 million people worldwide.