Adolescent Health February marks Family Health Month on the Ministry of Health & Medical Services Calendar! If keeping your family healthy is important to you, take a look at the 5 Family Health services the Ministry offers. There’s something for every family, from parents to babies to teens. This week we will look at: Adolescent…
World Cancer Day: Cancer Screening is important
World Cancer Day: Cancer Screening is important The Ministry of Health & Medical Services encourages the public to get screened for cancer, as it can be treatable and preventable if detected early. This message was reiterated on February 4th as it marks World Cancer Day with the theme, “We can. I can. Prevent Cancer”. The…
Family Health Month
February marks Family Health Month on the Ministry of Health & Medical Services Calendar. Do you think about keeping your family healthy? The Ministry provides 5 services to help keep your loved ones well! This week we will look at service #1: Child Health During pregnancy, prepare well with early bookings in the first…
Alcoholism Info Day
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Zika virus
Zika virus (Source: CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention) What is Zika virus disease (Zika)? Zika is a disease caused by Zika virus that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The…