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Endocrinologist leads precision medicine to better diabetes care

Dr Dwight Matthias has led no-cost pharmacological interventions of diabetes in Grenada, returning twice a year as part of the St George’s University Physician Humanitarian Network programme

1 year 8 months ago

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Call for modern gender equity that includes men

The first of its kind in the region, Grenada observed International Men’s Day by staging a 4-day International Men’s Day Regional Conference

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The first of its kind in the region, Grenada observed International Men’s Day by staging a 4-day International Men’s Day Regional Conference

View the full post Call for modern gender equity that includes men on NOW Grenada.

1 year 8 months ago

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Octagonal Front-of-Package labelling still up for vote by Caricom

Recent public feedback revealed that front-of-package warning labels on products will deter Grenadians from purchasing products high in sugars, sodium and fats

1 year 10 months ago

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Affordable artificial limbs available to Grenadians 

Attach a Leg Grenada charges amputees seeking below-the-knee prostheses EC$3,000 while amputees seeking above-the-knee prostheses will be charged EC$4,500

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Attach a Leg Grenada charges amputees seeking below-the-knee prostheses EC$3,000 while amputees seeking above-the-knee prostheses will be charged EC$4,500

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1 year 11 months ago

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Plight for patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Grenada

National Sickle Cell Week from 18-24 June will raise awareness about the disease and Grenada’s special status in discovering this inherited blood disorder

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National Sickle Cell Week from 18-24 June will raise awareness about the disease and Grenada’s special status in discovering this inherited blood disorder

View the full post Plight for patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Grenada on NOW Grenada.

2 years 1 month ago

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Performing Arts need boost to become an economic engine

“We have a wealth of talent in Grenada, and there are individuals and groups who are dedicated to developing and monetising creative talents to improve our standard of living”

2 years 3 months ago

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Raising minimum wage to alleviate food insecurity

Factors that affect food security include the high food import bill and the increase in chronic non-communicable diseases influenced by lifestyle factors, of which diet is one component

2 years 3 months ago

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New Carlton Home to treat more than substance abuse

All collections from the sale of ‘Pump It Up’ packages will be deposited directly towards the re-establishment of services at the Carlton Home

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All collections from the sale of ‘Pump It Up’ packages will be deposited directly towards the re-establishment of services at the Carlton Home

View the full post New Carlton Home to treat more than substance abuse on NOW Grenada.

2 years 4 months ago

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Life after suffering a dangerous heart attack

Dr Batista Herrera is advocating for total lifestyle change for the Grenadian population who are at risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases due to their unhealthy obsession with fast foods

2 years 4 months ago

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Still Smiling, a memoir on surviving depression and suicide ideations

Still Smiling chronicles one woman’s 15-year battle with major depression, and sheds light on how a few years of therapy saved her life

2 years 7 months ago

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