Radio Programmes
Cato Burton Foundation Health Education Radio Series
The ACF Health Education Radio Programme is a series of health talks with the goal of educating the public on various health issues and ways that diet and lifestyle intervention can improve the prevention or management of health conditions. Empowerment of the listener is key. The radio covers a variety of health topics including obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other common conditions that afflict the Barbadian and Caribbean society. The radio show is aired every other Sunday, 4.30pm on CBC 100.7fm. Hosted by Marrianne Burnham, ACF Board Member and produced by Margaret Hope, ACF Board Member.
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Colorectal Cancer
Date Aired: 18th July 2021Guests: Dr. Tanya Sargeant, Family PhysicianExploration of the colorectal cancer. -
Saving Lives, Saving Limbs - Part 2
Date Aired: 4th July 2021Guests: Dr. Steven Wells, Podiatric SurgeonExploration of the diabetic foot crisis – how a diabetic progresses to diabetic foot disease, signs, symptoms and solutions. -
Domestic Violence as a Public Health Issue - Part 2
Date Aired: 9th May 2021Guests: Nalita Gajadhar, Gender Based Violence AdvocateDomestic violence, transitional housing, health issues. -
Domestic Violence as a Public Health Issue - Part 1
Date Aired: 11th April 2021Guests: Nalita Gajadhar, Gender Based Violence AdvocateDomestic violence as a public health issue (part 1). -
Personalize Your Plate: National Nutrition Month - Part 2
Date Aired: 28th March 2021Guests: Carla Ramsay, NutritionistRole of nutrition in health, building a healthy relationship with food. -
Personalize Your Plate: National Nutrition Month - Part 1
Date Aired: 14th March 2021Guests: Leanda Hurdle, NutritionistHow people can personalise their plates by eating healthing, including all six caribbean food groups in their meals on a daily basis, good hydration and overall ways to improve nutrition. -
Caregiving 101
Date Aired: 14th February 2021Guests: Fay Parris, RN and Nurse EducatorCaregiving 101 with Fay Parris, RN and Nurse Educator -
A Conversation About Covid -19
Date Aired: 31st January 2021Guests: Dr. Adana Grandison, GP and ToxicologistA conversation about Covid -19 with Dr. Adana Grandison, GP and Toxicologist -
Food as Medicine – Part 1
Date Aired: 20th December 2020Guests: Dr. Cheryl Rock, Barbadian Food Scientist, California State University, Long BeachFood as Medicine: Discussion about mauby and local foods that have medicinal and antioxidant benefits. -
Introduction to Natural Herbs
Date Aired: 6th December 2020Guests: Cameron Alexander, Pharmacist and Natural Health TherapistExploring the use of natural herbs and their medicinical properties; discussion on how they can be used safely and how to avoid overuse or toxicity -
Heart Disease – Am I At Risk?
Date Aired: 22nd November 2020Guests: Dr. Dawn Scantlebury, Interventional Cardiologist, Medical Director, HSFBA continuation of a conversation on childhood obesity with two youth advocates actively involved in the child obesity prevention initiatives. -
Childhood Obesity – Youth Perspective
Date Aired: 8th November 2020Guests: Christopher Laurie, medical anthropologist & Project Assistant Childhood Obesity Programme, HSFB Pierre Cooke, Youth Advocate, HSFB & Technical Assistant, CCA continuation of a conversation on childhood obesity with two youth advocates actively involved in the child obesity prevention initiatives. -
Childhood Obesity – The Epidemic
Date Aired: 25th October 2020Guests: Professor Anne St. John, Consultant Paediatrician, Medical Director, Youth Health, HSFBA discussion about the epidemic of childhood obesity in Barbados and the region. A look at the health and economic implications and the initiatives afoot to tackle the problem. -
Saving Limbs, Saving Lives
Date Aired: 27th September 2020Guests: Dr. Steven Wells, Podiatric SurgeonExploration of the diabetic foot crisis – how a diabetic progresses to diabetic foot disease, signs, symptoms and solutions. -
Understanding Mental Health: Prevention or Crisis
Date Aired: 13th September 2020Guests: Janelle Chase-Mayers, Mental Health ProfessionalA look at mental health and how crisis could be prevented; how to maintain your mental health. -
Diabetes and What You Need to Know to Manage it
Date Aired: 1st August 2020Guests: Anica Sanoir, RN, Caribbean Certified Diabetes EducatorA discussion on the diabetes epidemic, sign, symptoms and treatment.