Women Empowerment through Free Breast Examinations
The Nevis Health Promotion Unit will be offering free Breast Examinations (next) Thursday October 31st 2024. The VON Newsline reached out to the unit and this is what Health Educator,…
Sick pregnant mothers to benefit from Children’s Fund, PM Drew says
Prime Minister and Federal Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew announced on Oct. 17th, that the Children’s Medical Fund has now been extended to sick pregnant mothers. …
Saharan Dust in SKN’s atmosphere, public urged to be cautious
Another Saharan Dust Plume is in the Caribbean, making the skies hazy and anyone with breathing difficulties is urged to proceed with caution when moving about. The VONNEWSLINE…
Breast Cancer Display at the Nevis Public Library
Meantime, for the month of October and in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Nevis Public Library currently has a Breast Cancer display and the general public is encouraged…
Pink Lily’s walk “turned out really well”, says Chairperson
Pink Lily Cancer Care, a Nevis based non-profit organization helping people in the fight against cancer, held another successful walk under the theme: “Together We Unite to Continue the Fight”. …
Your back pain may be coming from your Kidneys, so says Medical Practitioner, Dr. Tivon Browne
Meanwhile, Medical Practitioner, Dr. Tivon Browne of the Renal Society on Nevis gave an informative address about Renal Disease and the importance of ‘the Kidneys’ during the first ever “Health…
“Health Talk” launches on VON Radio
“Health Talk”, a new program on VON Radio, had its first airing on Thursday evening Oct 17th. It is a 30-minute program, focusing on renal (kidney) health. District Medical…
Chief of Surgery and Consultant General Surgeon at the J.N.F. General Hospital highlights Equipment Donation and upcoming Medical Conference
During the latest edition of “In Focus”, Chief of Surgery, Dr. Joylette Woodley-Fassale and Consultant General Surgeon, Dr. Mark Grant highlighted the impacts of 2 Colonoscopes and 2 Gastroscopes and…
SISA: PM Drew highlights SKN’s Achievements and Developments
During Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew’s recent foreign engagements as he represented the Federation in the United Nations General Assembly, he conducted an interview with Columbia University Professor Jenik Radon…
Pink Lily Cancer Care to host its annual Walk
Chairperson and Support Coordinator for Pink Lily Cancer Care, Tracy Parris. In Light of October being Cancer Awareness Month, Pink Lily Cancer Care, a Nevis based non-profit organization…
Members of the N.I.A. Federal Parliament, and others meet to consult on Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue
Last Friday 4th October, 2024, members of the Nevis Island Administration, the Federal Parliament, the Opposition, and other persons of interest including community members met at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational…
Behavior Health and Wellness Center holds Week of Activities
The latest edition of the “Let’s Talk” program featured Supervisor and Counsellor at the Behavior Health and Wellness Center, Mr. McMillan Cuffy, who highlighted the week of activities organized by…