J.R. Smith Jersey us42alss
|
|
J.R. Smith Jersey us42alss
| Arresting the scourge of diabetes through awareness was amplified on Sunday last when the observance of World Diabetes Day was kicked off in Region Three by the Region’s Diabetic Association. World Diabetes Day is observed the world over on November 14 but is being commemorated by the Association with a week of activities which started with a Church Service at the West Demerara Regional Hospital.Delivering a stirring message to the gathering,Cheap NFL Jerseys, which was laced with his personal experience as a diabetic, his spiritual beliefs and the importance of awareness, member of the Association Reverend Ronald Jarvis captivated those in attendance. He made reference to the past when the mentioning of certain diseases, including diabetes, was regarded as taboo,Jerseys Cheap NFL, thus limiting the level of awareness. However, he noted that many professionals have since developed their knowledge base and are today better poised to help effectively address the disease.From left: Reverend Ronald Jarvis and Ms Norma Miller display their plaques.Vice President of the Association Nurse Joan Barry, while also stressing the importance of awareness, said that such a move is strategic as it would lend to economic wellbeing. “Once people are educated,Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys, it would cut down on the cost for buying medication because people would be more aware of what to do to safeguard themselves; they will eat better and take better care so there will even be less amputations…” she posited. The intent of the Association, she pointed out, is not to work in isolation but rather in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health to address an issue that has been challenging the local health sector.Minister of Health,Cheap Jerseys Store, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy in a statement to commemorate World Diabetes Day, pointed out that both the Government and the Private Sector are tasked with spending several millions on an annual basis to meet the cost of treatment of the disease. Several programmes have also been put in place by the Ministry to help raise awareness.In recognition of the need to aid the awareness process the Region Three Diabetic Association was formed earlier this year and has been extending much support to those inflicted with the disease.The 16-member Association has Kamini Mahadeo as its President, Molly Archer as its Secretary, Trudy Charles as Treasurer, Denise Anthon as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and Mavis Branford as Public Relations Officer.As part of the initialization of the observance on Sunday,Cheap Jerseys From China, two of the Association’s members – Ronald Jarvis and Norma Miller (a diabetic patient) – were recognized for their dedication and support to raising awareness about the diabetes over the months. They were each presented with plaques.Under the theme ‘Act on Diabetes Now’,Wholesale MLB Jerseys, the week of activities continued on Monday with an outreach programme at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling where members of the public were afforded free blood sugar and blood pressure tests and counselling, and referrals were done as well. Outreach activities were also held at the Guysuco Community Centre at Wales yesterday and vision screening is set for today and tomorrow at the West Demerara Regional Hospital.The Uitvlugt Guysuco Community Centre will be the venue for continued outreach activities on Friday and the week of observance will culminate on Saturday with an outing to the Splashmin’s Fun Park. |
|
|
|
|
|
