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TCI Hospital donates AED to Department of Sports

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#Providenciales, August 26, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – InterHealth Canada – TCI Hospital conducted a special presentation on heart health to over 50 young basketball camp participants and donated a life-saving medical device to the TCI Government Department of Sports. The initiative was held on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex on Providenciales. The Medtronic Lifepak automated external defibrillator or AED was acquired via the assistance of the health care company’s visiting consultant Cardiologist, Doctor Himanshu Shukla. 

AED’s are used to analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm in a case of sudden cardiac arrest. These medical devices can cost several thousand dollars and is commonly located in sporting arenas and other actively used public spaces as a precaution. Persons can be stabilized via the use of an AED and cardiopulmonary resuscitation until the arrival of an ambulance. 

The Medtronic Lifepak AED is easy-to-use with a digital monitor, low maintenance and lightweight for easy portability. InterHealth Canada –TCI Hospital, Registered Nurse Carl Lewis, conducted an interactive simulation to the basketball camp participants on how to deploy an AED with trainee equipment and mannequins. Camp participants were captivated and quickly grasped the importance of the medical device. 

Director of the TCI Government Department of Sports, Jarrett Forbes expressed appreciation for the major donation. Forbes stated: “On behalf of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services, we wish to extend a big thank you to Doctor Shukla and InterHealth Canada for making this venture possible. Users of the facility can be assured that the department has a valuable device that can save lives and our staff are trained to use an AED. If anything occurs while using the facility, call 911, call for help, and request an AED. Once the building is open, staff are present who are trained to use the device.”

InterHealth Canada Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Nikira John steered the AED handover and gave remarks on behalf of the organization. John revealed that another special entity would be the recipient of a similar AED donation in the near future. The health care company’s visiting consultant Cardiologist, Doctor Shukla also stated: “There is a higher incidence of sudden cardiac arrest in higher congregation locations and providing access to these types of medical equipment and understanding their usage can save lives in an unfortunate case.”

The second component of the initiative featured a health discussion. During the 1-on-1 with the young basketball camp participants, Doctor Shukla emphasized measures to prevent and identify health issues at an early age. Hydration measures are often underappreciated. Therefore, Doctor Shukla stressed the significance of adequate nutrition, active lifestyles to avoid obesity and appropriate hydration in a humid country especially given the high levels of exertion associated with athletic games. Pre-game and post-game health management is essential to avoid any musculoskeletal injuries, and these include warm-up exercises and annual screenings, stated Doctor Shukla.

The program is the Don Kelbrick’s Drills and Skills Basketball Camp and is hosted by the Edward C Gartland Youth Centre in conjunction with the TCI Government Department of Sports.

Release: InterHealth Canada

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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REGULATIONS INTRODUCES “RATE YOUR RIDE” SYSTEM FOR TOURISTS VISITING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March, 2024 – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: The Department of Tourism Regulations is proud to unveil the “Rate Your Ride” system, a new initiative designed to enhance the vacation experience for tourists exploring our picturesque islands.

The “Rate Your Ride” system empowers tourists to provide valuable feedback on the quality of transportation services they receive while visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. Through an easy-to-use online form, tourists can rate factors such as cleanliness, comfort, safety, and professionalism of drivers, helping us to assure the highest quality of service standards across all modes of transportation.

By participating in the “Rate Your Ride” system, tourists play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation services in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Their feedback will enable us to identify areas for improvement and ensure that every visitor enjoys safe, comfortable, and convenient travel throughout their stay in the Turks and Caicos.

The code will also be publicly accessible through the cooperation of volunteer drivers who will make the rating code available in their vehicles. Flyers and stickers displaying the code will be distributed at hotels, resorts and airports. The mandated display of these codes is expected to align with the rollout of our tourism regulations in 2025.

For more information about the “Rate Your Ride” system and other initiatives by the Department of Tourism Regulations, please visit gov.tc/tourismregulations/or contact us via telephone at 946-4970 and email at tourismregulations@gov.tc.

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THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONDEMNS RECORDING OF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CRISIS

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FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 27th March 2024– The Department of Behavioral Health Services is appealing to the general public to refrain from recording and circulating videos of persons who may appear to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Anyone can experience a mental health crisis at some point in their life. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year. Persons may struggle with very common conditions such as Anxiety and Depression or be diagnosed with more serious conditions like Bipolar Disorder or Psychosis.

“There are a lot of misunderstandings about various mental health conditions and how they may manifest. In addition, there are a number of negative perceptions and misconceptions that society exhibits towards people with mental health problems. However, just as we would show care and concern for someone diagnosed with Cancer, or any other physical illness, in the same way, we need to be as caring and helpful to persons with mental illnesses”– stated Director of the Department of Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Alicia Malcolm.

The Department is urging the public to call the following numbers if you see someone who appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis:

338-5473/338-3616: Providenciales, North or Middle Caicos

338-3614/338-3612: Grand Turk, South Caicos, Salt Cay

338-6301: Nights and Weekends

If someone is putting themselves or someone else in immediate, serious risk of harm, call 911.

The Department of Behavioral Health services is here to help and provides the following services which are free and confidential:

Location of above services:

o             Sam Harvey Building, Down Town, Providenciales,

o             Primary Health Care Department, Cheshire Hall Medical Center, Providenciales 

o             Department of Behavioural Health, Duncombe Alley, Grand Turk

 

Let’s all do our part in creating a community where people with mental health problems feel respected, supported and cared for. 

For additional information, please visit the Ministry of Health’s Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/tciministryofhealth/ or the Department of Behavioral Health Services Faceebook on https://www.facebook.com/TCIDBHS/.

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Breaking Ground: TCI Could Lead in Regional Communication Standards

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, 27th March 2024: The PR, marketing, and communications sector is poised for potential growth and could lead the Caribbean region in terms of industry standards says Damian Wilson. Wilson’s suggestion comes after the release of a new research report into the current trends and future direction of the sector as a possible emerging industry in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).

Wilson is the report’s author, which conveys the findings of research which he initiated. “One of the key research results is the considerable optimism by industry practitioners and government alike, with persons seeing growth potential. I believe that we can become regional leaders in this field. I believe that one of the initiatives that could be used to do this is by establishing a ‘TCI Centre of Communications Excellence’ within the TCI Community College. Such an institute would be dedicated to communication and media innovation with a particular focus on digital communications and ICT,” says Wilson.

He further explained, “I believe that the PR, marketing, and communications sector, like much of the country, is at a crossroads and could have an even greater impact on our socio-economic fabric. Some may have concerns about our small size, but I believe this makes us far more agile than our neighbours. All in all, any potential growth must be underpinned by new investments, professional development, and a strategy to integrate the sector into the broader economy.”

Wilson also said that he sees his research as a first step in understanding our own industry sectors in the TCI and would love to see more profound research and analysis conducted. He’s hoping that the report will spark discussion along those lines. The report is entitled ‘Current Trends and Future Direction: A Preliminary Report on the PR, Marketing, and Communications Sector in the Turks & Caicos Islands’. Anyone wanting a copy of the report can contact Damian Wilson via his email, damian.wilson.pr@gmail.com.

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