Lake Health and Wellbeing

Did you miss our live interview with Dr. Carlton Williams (a member of the 35 Under 35 Young Leaders in Health)? No worries, you can watch it here: https://buff.ly/41bspba What does Dr. Williams do? Dr. Carlton Williams is a dedicated general practitioner committed to the prevention and fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Through patient education and proactive healthcare, he empowers individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices, focusing on diet, physical activity, and preventive care. His leadership in community health has made him a rising star in the movement against NCDs. Watch to hear Dr. Williams’ story, his approach to patient care, and his vision for a healthier future! 

REMINDER: Our podcast is back tomorrow with another amazing guest! This time, we’re excited to welcome Davina Slader, a dynamic and passionate public health advocate from Saint Kitts and Nevis, and a member of the 35 Under 35 Young Leaders in Health! Tune in on Sunday, February 23rd, at 7 PM AST on Instagram Live for an exclusive interview with Davina, hosted by Lake Health and Wellbeing's Project Assistant, Jay Robinson! Davina is making waves as an administrative assistant to the NCD Coordinator in the Saint Kitts Health Promotion Unit and as a Youth Health Advocate for Lake Health and Wellbeing. She’s deeply committed to improving community health and has already shown incredible leadership in coordinating health initiatives, supporting innovative projects to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and mobilizing teams for health screenings. Her work is all about creating a healthier future for her community. Davina’s energy, dedication, and ability to connect with people make her a standout leader in public health. Join us to hear her story, learn about the impactful work she’s doing, and get inspired by her vision for a healthier Saint Kitts and Nevis. Don’t miss this chance to connect, ask questions, and be part of the conversation! #ActOnNCDs

Our podcast is back with another amazing guest! This time, we’re excited to welcome Davina Slader, a dynamic and passionate public health advocate from Saint Kitts and Nevis, and a member of the 35 Under 35 Young Leaders in Health! Tune in on Sunday, February 23rd, at 7 PM AST on Instagram Live for an exclusive interview with Davina, hosted by Lake Health and Wellbeing's Project Assistant, Jay Robinson! Davina is making waves as an administrative assistant to the NCD Coordinator in the Saint Kitts Health Promotion Unit and as a Youth Health Advocate for Lake Health and Wellbeing. She’s deeply committed to improving community health and has already shown incredible leadership in coordinating health initiatives, supporting innovative projects to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and mobilizing teams for health screenings. Her work is all about creating a healthier future for her community. Davina’s energy, dedication, and ability to connect with people make her a standout leader in public health. Join us to hear her story, learn about the impactful work she’s doing, and get inspired by her vision for a healthier Saint Kitts and Nevis. Don’t miss this chance to connect, ask questions, and be part of the conversation! #ActOnNCDs

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a severe public health threat in the Caribbean, accounting for up to 74% of deaths. Lake Health and Wellbeing and Abi Begho (nee Ajose-Adeogun) used one of our Capacity Strengthening Grants to: ➡️ Build a civil society coalition focused on addressing the threat ➡️ Engage the Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Health ➡️ Delivering training and workshops for other organisations in the coalition. The capacity strengthening grants stream supports less well-established organisations in the Commonwealth’s small and vulnerable states. The grants emphasise the importance of local ownership by enabling partners to allocate resources where they are most needed.

Lake Health and Wellbeing’s Advocacy Officer, Michele Baker, recently represented the St. Kitts and Nevis NCD Alliance and the young people of the federation at the Global NCD Alliance Forum in Rwanda. The Forum brought together over 650 delegates from the global NCD movement to advocate for the implementation of proven, cost-effective solutions to combat non-communicable diseases. During the Forum, Michele had the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, including Maisha Hutton, Executive Director of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition, Danielle Walwyn, Advocacy Officer at the Healthy Caribbean Coalition, and Charity Dublin, Board Member of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition!

REMINDER: Don't forget! We're interviewing the dedicated and inspiring Dr. Carlton Williams, a general practitioner from St. Kitts and Nevis, and a member of the 35 Under 35 Young Leaders in Health! Join us tomorrow on Sunday, February 16th, at 7 PM AST on Instagram Live for an exclusive interview with Dr. Williams, hosted by Lake Health and Wellbeing's Project Assistant, Jay Robinson! Dr. Williams has passionately committed himself to the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in his community. As a General Practitioner at Joseph N. France Hospital and The Healing Space, Oasis Medical Consultants, his work focuses on patient education, promoting healthy lifestyles, and proactive healthcare strategies to combat NCDs like hypertension and diabetes. His leadership and dedication to improving community health outcomes are truly inspiring. Join us to hear Dr. Williams’ story, his approach to patient care, and his vision for a healthier future!

A new interview is on the way! This time, we're thrilled to feature Dr. Carlton Williams, a dedicated and inspiring general practitioner from St. Kitts and Nevis, and a member of the 35 Under 35 Young Leaders in Health! Join us on Sunday, February 16th, at 7 PM AST on Instagram Live for an exclusive interview with Dr. Williams, hosted by Lake Health and Wellbeing's Project Assistant, Jay Robinson! Dr. Williams has passionately committed himself to the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in his community. As a General Practitioner at Joseph N. France Hospital and The Healing Space, Oasis Medical Consultants, his work focuses on patient education, promoting healthy lifestyles, and proactive healthcare strategies to combat NCDs like hypertension and diabetes. His leadership and dedication to improving community health outcomes are truly inspiring. Join us to hear Dr. Williams’ story, his approach to patient care, and his vision for a healthier future!

Did you miss our live interview with Ms. Crannie Cranston (a member of the 35 Under 35 Young Leaders in Health)? No worries, you can watch it here: https://buff.ly/4gDbIuE What does Ms. Cranston do? Ms.Cranston has passionately committed herself to championing the rights of individuals with disabilities and promoting the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As an Executive Member of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities, Crannie’s efforts focus on creating a more inclusive society while fostering intergenerational connections and innovative strategies for addressing health disparities.  

In the world of poly-crisis with extreme climate events, wars and conflicts and global economic recession, NCDs remain at the centre of the toll taken on people’s health. It’s time to deliver on commitments and bring about positive results at the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs in 2025. Non- communicable diseases remain the leading Cause of death worldwide. The world cannot afford to overlook NCDs in global political agendas. #NCDAF2025 (Global NCD Alliance Forum, February 13th - 15th) brings together leaders from different sectors and continents to mobilise our efforts in the lead-up to the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs in 2025! We are extremely grateful to have been offered a travel grant by the NCD Alliance to attend the upcoming event, and we are proud of Lake Health and Wellbeing's Advocacy Officer Michele Baker for representing our federation at the event #NCDAF2025 #NCDs #ActOnNCDs

Following the launch of Phase 2 of our Menstrual Health Education Project in Nevis last week, we were thrilled to partner with the Department of Gender Affairs, for a train-the-trainer session in Nevis. In this session, we trained guidance counsellors, gender officers and health educators from Nevis to deliver menstrual health education sessions. Thanks to this training, we’ve significantly expanded our pool of menstrual health educators, ensuring we can reach even more young people. A huge thank you to our speakers who shared their insights: 🎤 Dr William Stones – Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 🎤 Aya SENBEL – Project Manager, WASH United 🎤 Abi Begho (nee Ajose-Adeogun) – Programme Director, Lake Health and Wellbeing 🎤 Saros Hendrickson - Director, Department of Gender Affairs 🎤 Jemecia Paul-Fraser - Menstrual Health Educator, St. Kitts This was an engaging and informative session, and we’re so grateful to all attendees, partners, and supporters who made this possible.