The Department of Health is on a campaign to promote the prevention of chronic diseases in the territory. The campaign is focused on Diabetes prevention/management and the association between chronic disease and tobacco use. A series of forums, titled Diabetes: A Deadly Disease & Tobacco: A Deadly Substance, will be held on St. Croix (February 16th) and St. Thomas (February 23rd), in which physicians, nutritionists and certified specialists will discuss lifestyle changes that can be implemented to prevent and/or manage diabetes, the health risks caused by various uses of tobacco, how exercise can prevent/manage chronic diseases, the importance of nutrition on your health and much more. Come be a part of the conversation!
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2016
DOH to Host Diabetes and Tobacco Forums
Change Your Lifestyle-Change the Direction of Your Health
The Department of Health is on a campaign to promote the prevention of chronic diseases in the territory. The campaign is focused on Diabetes prevention/management and the association between chronic disease and tobacco use. A series of forums, titled Diabetes: A Deadly Disease & Tobacco: A Deadly Substance, will be held on St. Croix (February 16th) and St. Thomas (February 23rd), in which physicians, nutritionists and certified specialists will discuss lifestyle changes that can be implemented to prevent and/or manage diabetes, the health risks caused by various uses of tobacco, how exercise can prevent/manage chronic diseases, the importance of nutrition on your health and much more. Come be a part of the conversation!
ST CROIX:
| Where: | UVI Great Hall Room |
| When: | February 16th 12:pm-1:30pm & 5:30pm — 7pm |
| Why: | Changing your lifestyle could be a big step towards prevention and/or healthy management |
| Who: | Dr. Judy Barzey, Endocrinologist Dr. Gemain Owen, Family Practitioners Desiree James, Certified Diabetes Educator William Roberts, Certified Fitness Trainer Mary Casey, Registered Dietician |
ST THOMAS:
| Where: | Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute Auditorium |
| When: | Thursday, February 23rd 5:30pm-7:00pm |
| Why: | Changing your lifestyle could be a big step towards prevention and/or healthy management |
| Who: | Dr. Tai Hunte, Internist Dr. Judy Barzey, Endocrinologist Desiree James, Certified Diabetes Educator William Roberts, Certified Fitness Trainer Mary Casey, Registered Dietician |
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