International Day of Older Persons
This October 1st 2019, the World commemorates International Day of Older Persons with the theme “The Journey to Age Equality”. Our experienced persons have contributed immensely to society and they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. These persons continue to significant contribute and their age should not be a reason for society to […]
Let’s Get Moving…What You Need to Know About Physical Activity!
What is Physical Activity? Physical Activity is any form of movement of the body that uses energy. Dancing, brisk walking, gardening and doing daily chores around the home are just some common examples of physical activity. Insufficient amounts of physical activity can lead to increased risk of obesity, diabetes (type2), high blood pressure, heart attacks, […]
Is eating healthy expensive?
As a Registered Dietitian, I have heard this statement made countless number of times, even among healthcare professionals, so in return I have asked the question why do people have these assumptions. These are some of the commonly held views as it relates to healthy eating and its relation to money. MYTHS #1 Organic foods […]
World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September, 2019
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. Suicide occurs all over the world and can take place at almost any age. Globally, suicide rates are highest in people aged 70 years and over. In some countries, however, the highest rates are found among the young. […]
Care Fair this Saturday 7th September
The NWRHA has embarked on a series of preventative health interventions which are community-based and approach health in a holistic manner through empowering individuals to improve their health. This includes our Care Fairs which offer free health screening services and a suite of health services aimed towards the early detection and prevention of Communicable and […]
NWRHA Workout Challenge
Join the NWRHA Workout Challenge for September 2019 Step 1: Send a 15 second video of you performing the daily exercise to 868-778-2315. Step 2: Continue sending in the workout videos each day. Step 3: At the end of the stipulated period, 20 persons will be selected to receive prizes.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
The prostate is a small, walnut shaped gland in men, which helps in producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. It is found right below the bladder, along the seminal vesicle, which is the duct that transports sperm from the testes to the urethra, to be passed out via the penis. Tumours and carcinogenic […]
Mentoring and Youth Development
August 12th was first designated International Youth Day by the UN General Assembly in 1999, and serves as an annual celebration of the role of young women and men as essential partners in change, and is an opportunity to raise awareness of challenges and problems facing the world’s youth. This years’ theme is “Transforming Education,” […]
Family Planning at the North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA)
According to the World Health Organization (2018), family planning assists individuals in achieving their desired number of children and spacing of pregnancies(1). This is facilitated through a variety of contraceptive methods and includes the treatment of infertility(1) . Approximately 67% of women aged 15 to 49 years in the Latin American and Caribbean countries utilize contraceptive […]
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations has dedicated August 9th each year as the International day of the World Indigenous People. The global community recognizes the contribution and achievements of this group, as indigenous peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environment. Their perspective on wellness embodies a holistic […]