Friday, November 30, 2012

HEALTH FAIR TO MARK THE END OF DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

To mark the official close of diabetes awareness month the Saint Lucia Diabetic and Hypertensive Association partnered with a number of organizations - Lions club of Castries, Ministry of Health, Super J supermarket, Lady Gordon Opportunity Center, Peter and Company and many others to host a Health Fair in the William Peer Boulevard. High blood Pressure and Sugar were tested as well as education  was provided by the many professionals on hand. The Blood Bank was also available soliciting persons to donate blood.

The fair which lasted from 9 am to 4 pm saw hundreds of citizens coming to get tested, to sample the healthy food and snacks available as well as enjoying the demonstration by the students of the Lady Gordon Opportunity Center.

















 ACT ON DIABETES NOW

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