In observation of World Health Day on Thursday April 7 which will focus on Diabetes, the Health Services Authority is offering free health screenings (blood sugar and blood pressure) at
all the District Health Centres, George Town General Practice, Faith Hospital, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman during the period April 4-8 from 9am – 1pm and on Saturday April 9th from 10am – 2pm at various supermarkets in Grand Cayman.
Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams Rodriquez says the free health screenings are a part of the continued initiatives of the Public Health Department to emphasise the benefits of healthy lifestyles and early detection issues such as Diabetes and Hypertension which will enable appropriate treatment in preventing complications and ensuring quality of life.No appointment is necessary during this week. Persons seeking testing need to indicate to the registration clerks that they would like to register for free blood glucose and blood sugar screening. The results are available right away and counselling and referral will be offered as deemed necessary.For further information please contact Therese Prehay at the Public Health Department on 244- 2632.ENDS…