Dr Nigel Hacking a specialist fibroid Embolisation Doctor, will be attending from the UK. Dr Hacking gave an interview on Radio Mona, Jamaica last night about fibroid
embolisation.Embolisation is the new treatment for shrinking fibroids. Dr Hacking is planning to set up an embolisation clinc in Jamaica.
The conference is designed to look at the whole issue of fibroids
including psychological aspects, fertility issues, holistic, dietary and
other treatments as well as more conventional interventions such as
myomectomy, hysterectomy and now Embolisation.
The organizers are
expecting over 4000 delegates over the 2 days. For More Details of this news story click read more
If you have any details of other fibroid conferences, worldwide please email us.
Editor Bridgette York
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Woman 2004 - Addressing Uterine Fibroids
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March 13 - Sunday March 14, 2003 |
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Grand Ballroom - Hilton Kingston, Jamaica |
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day event focused on uterine fibroids and the Jamaican woman. The
condition is a common, widespread and significant health problem in
Jamaica. It affects a wide variety of issues and concerns from fertility
to productivity. The
event will enable women to review their options in treating and managing
the ailments. The event will also help men to appreciate the difficulties
experienced by women, and thus garner their understanding. |
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event will be in an Expo format, to maximize overall interest among
partners and the wider population. Speakers and presentations and
entertainment, will give the event a unique pull. |
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conservatively project 4,000 persons over the two (2) day period. |
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Herbal medicines |
Traditional medicine |
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Health Insurers |
Vitamins / Pharmaceutical |
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Feminine products |
Health stores |
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Surgeons |
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Exercise and fitness |
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Homeopathy and Median |
Private & public facilities / hospitals |
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Food and diet |
Local distributors |
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Nutritionists |
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Reflexology |
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Yoga |
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Pain management |
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Reiki |
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Reproductive health |
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Weight management |
Insurance |
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Public facilities/hospitals |
Banks |
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Detox services and programmes |
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daily schedule will revolve around the central theme of Addressing Uterine
Fibroids |
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Guest speakers & presentations on a variety of topics for the period. |
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Treatments
(trad/non-trad) , insurance, foods, lifestyle, pregnancy, costs |
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quality
of life, alternative therapies, testing, risks, spiritual, and so on. |
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Preliminary screenings |
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Daily Entertainment package |
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Official
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Media
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February
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Expo |
Opening
ceremony & opened to public |
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March 13, 2004 |
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Open
to public / Closing ceremony (PM) |
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March 14, 2004 |
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publication produced as a show & theme guide including related
articles, official messages, presentation times, speakers, activities, a
complete listing of all exhibiting businesses, organizations, free
clinics, etc with contact info to
make the publication a true directory throughout the year. |
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RADIO |
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Radio Mona |
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Kool Fm |
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Power 106 |
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HOT 102 |
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FAME FM |
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TELEVISION |
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CVM TV |
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TVJ |
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OTHER
PROMOTIONS |
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Outside
broadcasts/interviews/flyers/posters |
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Anbell
Media boards |
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voice and identify persons with whom our wide target audience between the
ages of 17 & 55 years, can relate : |
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Broadcaster Elaine Wint |
Entertainer Ce'cile |
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The Minister of Health |
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Medical Association of Jamaica |
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Jamaica Medical Doctors Assn of |
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Jamaica Menopause Society |
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Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica |
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Wholistic & Herbal Association of Jamaica |
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SERHA (South east regionalHealth Authority) |
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American College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
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Woman Inc |
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Grabham Society |
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Jamaica Anaesthetists Asociation (pending) |
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