ECHORN
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The Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network is a collaborative research study that identifies risks and protective factors for chronic disease
Joined May 2014
On Friday, December 1st join us in-person or via Zoom for the inaugural Conference on the Harmful Use of Alcohol in the English-Speaking Caribbean in conjunction with the HCCs 2023 Caribbean Alcohol Reduction Day under the theme ‘Alcohol Research-Evidence for Action’. Hear of
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Our thoughts are with communities in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as they endure Hurricane #Fiona. Any storm can be "catastrophic in many areas" like this one, regardless of category number. https://t.co/1AuWDi8BxY
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The storm is wreaking havoc on the island's already fragile power grid. Heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding is continuing across the island.
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As global week for action on NCDs draws to a close, to learn more about how ECHORN researchers are dong their part to #ActOnNCDs, check out our website! https://t.co/ovCdTa5zcs
echorn.org
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As the globe warms due to climate change, hurricanes are becoming more common and more severe. In 2018, an ECHORN team delved deep into #NCD management in the Caribbean after natural disasters. Read about what they found here! https://t.co/stk0fQhZ6i
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Extreme weather events in the Caribbean region are becoming increasingly severe because of climate change. The region also has high rates of poorly controlled chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs),...
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Did you know that #NCDs are responsible for 71% of all deaths globally? They are the world's leading killers, yet remain underfunded and unaddressed. It's time to #ActOnNCDs! It's Global Week for Action on #NCDs
https://t.co/Wx3z75zk2C
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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, kill 40 million people each year.
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Medical experts including our governing board co-chair, Sir Trevor Hassell, share perspective on the ‘Silent Killer’ #NCDs
https://t.co/G5h1aSUf8o
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When measuring your blood pressure, make sure the cuff fits snugly. This was the advice from medical scholar Professor Emeritus Sir Henry Fraser, who was part of a three-man panel…
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This Friday, the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies is hosting a free community event in Brooklyn. Check it out! https://t.co/qHe1vSMRrN
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ECHORN is accepting applications for our annual fellowship program. It pairs training in organizational leadership and management with initiatives that support Caribbean health outcomes. Visit our website to apply and learn about our fellows’ experiences. https://t.co/c8vcEqfeyC
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Health Systems Global and The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research is offering a mentorship program for female scholars working in health policy and systems research seeking support to be first-time authors. Check out the program here:
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I just uploaded “Dr. Camara Jones Visiting Fellow Lecture 5-14-21” to #Vimeo:
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Excited for the start of #DIScience21! Don't miss out on our 3 posters highlighting multi-disciplinary stakeholder engaged processes to addressing #NCDs in the #Caribbean! @echornproject @HealthCaribbean @rollinsHDGH @PAHOCaribbean @EmoryMedicine @ERIC_Yale @UWI_CaveHill
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@HealthCaribbean, @CARPHA1, @oecscommission, and @pahowho are continuing the Caribbean Alcohol Reduction Day webinar series. This year’s theme is ‘LIVE BETTER, DRINK LESS, alcohol gets in the way’ and the event will be held on December 3rd, at 10:00am EST.
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6th Caribbean Alcohol Reduction Day (CARD) 2021 Webinar: Live Better, Drink Less: Challenges and Opportunities in the Caribbean
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay! DYK know that 1️⃣ in 2️⃣ adults with type 2 #diabetes is unaware of their condition. 👀 Watch this video to learn more about the causes, symptoms and how diabetes can be treated ⬇️ https://t.co/bHZOmcn9wD
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ERIC's @DrSariaHassan will be presenting at this year's WHO Health Pavilion event on Nov 12! There will be a virtual session summarizing Conference on Climate Change and Health in SIDS: Focus on the Caribbean at COP-26. Register here: https://t.co/45jinHLO5L
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Our conference has now officially wrapped! Thank you to our wonderful partners & presenters for all of your hard work in making this a reality, and to attendees for your support, participation, and dedication to the #Caribbean region. Cheers! #CCH2021 #ClimateChangeHealth2021
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Thank you @maishahutton of @HealthCaribbean for moderating our last session: The Role of Government Regulation. Important session of how we can engage civil society and think about the role of climate litigation. More on this exciting panel to come. #CCH2021
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Day#3: The Health Sector and its role in Addressing Climate Change & Health. Panels featuring diverse multi-disciplinary speakers. Join us! #CCH2021 @CCHYale @HealthCaribbean @cdemacu @oecscommission @MINSAPCuba @CERMES_UWI @PAHOCaribbean @UWICaveHillLaw
https://t.co/DqLd2EdXqR
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Dr. Michael A. Taylor's (@UWImona @PhysicsUwi) keynote address at #CCH2021 on what the climate science says: ACT (Acknowledge, Contemplate, and Tackle) on climate change and health issues.
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Thank you @DrNunezSmith for emphasizing the double burden of NCDs and climate change on small island states! Opening Ceremony #CCH2021 happening now! @ERIC_Yale @HealthCaribbean @CCHYale @ClimateAtEmory
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