On Wednesday 4th April 2007 the staff of the Health Promotion Unit of the Health Authority of Anguilla celebrated World Health Day under the theme “Invest in Health: build a safer future” with a Health Fair at Welches Polyclinic from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Literature was displayed in various stalls and presentations were done by staff from the Dental Unit, Physiotherapy Unit, Mental Health Unit, Nutrition and Health Promotion Dept. of the Health Authority of Anguilla, Environmental Health Unit and National AIDS Programme from the Government of Anguilla. Pap Smear, Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure screening were also done FREE by staff of the Health Authority of Anguilla.

Tests being done at the Health Fair

Twenty five (25) cholesterol analysis and fifteen (15) PSA screening were done by personnel form the Laboratory Department of the Health Authority of Anguilla. These were sponsored by D-3 Insurance and British American Insurance.

Health staff and participants at the Health Fair

A total of 130 screening tests were done. The staff of the Health Promotion Unit would like to thank all staff members and presenters, Radio Anguilla, Kool FM, HBR Radio and Mrs. Brenda Carty of the Herald Newspaper. They would also like to thank D-3 Insurance and British American Insurance for their sponsorship. They would also like to thank members of the public for their participations.

Remember: “Investment in your health is one of the most important investment you will ever make. INVEST TODAY.”

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