IBHS Host Independence Activities

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 21st August 2023 (ZIZ Newsroom):The Institution Based Health Services, including hospitals and health centres will be taking part in a series of activities leading up to the 40^th Anniversary of Independence in September.

The endeavor is called 40 Days to the 40^th Anniversary of Independence and it began on the 11^th of August with the official launch.

Clinical Instructor at the In-Service Education Department of Institution Based Health Services, Mary Caines said the activities are a combination of events from Independence Activities, SKN Moves and Caribbean Wellness calendar.

She said events include a Healthy Eating Week where persons were encouraged to not eat fast food during work and a 5-week weight loss challenge

On the 18^th of August the Hospitals launched their Department Independence Decorating Competition.

Monday the 21^st of August kicked of their Water Challenge Week.

Upcoming activities include a Tree Planting on the 25^th, a Full Moon Walk and Scavenger Hunt on the 30^th, a National Socasize day on the 15^th of September and an awards ceremony and Fashion Show on the 18^th.