Diabetes awareness
Why do we have World Diabetes Awareness Day? The purpose behind World Diabetes Day is to raise awareness of a condition that millions of people all around the world live with every day, including over 51 million people in the North
Prostate Cancer
What is the prostate? The prostate is a gland that belongs to the male reproductive system, it is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is about the size of a walnut and surrounds part of the urethra (the tube
Burnout Syndrome
Burnout is a work-related constellation of symptoms that usually occurs in individuals without any prior history of psychological or psychiatric disorders. It is triggered by a feeling of discrepancy between the expectations and ideals of the employee and the actual
Stress and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic
It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's not new to anyone, that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on everyone's lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be
Hypertension
High Blood Pressure Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in Curaçao suffer from High blood pressure, whilst many will not realize it? What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure also known as “Hypertension” is blood pressure that is higher than normal. Hypertension
Depression – Mental Health Awareness Week
Did you know that 1 in 5 people will experience some kind of mental health issue in the course of their life. Especially during this pandemic, many of us thought it would offer us the opportunity to be more productive,
World Diabetes Day
On November 14 the World celebrates World Diabetes Day. On that day, and throughout the month of November, we create awareness on the burden this disease has on individuals but also on the population as a whole as this chronic disease
Advocating STEM in schools
On December 4th, we launched our pilot for the ‘STEM in school’ program, powered by MLS. The school program is something we have been planning and working on for over a year, trying to combine a passion for education and doing more
Achieving Better Health
In a world where the demand for care will continue to increase, while budgets are most likely to decrease, can technology be an answer to the growing burnout rate in healthcare?
r/Evolution of Healthcare Conference Keynote
Honored to have the phenomenal Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, whose memoir 'My Stroke of Insight' spent 17 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list, as the keynote speaker to the first r/Evolution of Healthcare Conference.