The official Twitter account for Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Get tips on how to lead a healthier lifestyle plus keep informed on whatโ€™s happening at SLBMC.

Antigua & Barbuda
Joined February 2010
Meet Dr. Paula Robertson, pediatrician from Trinidad & Tobago, presenting Common Epilepsy Syndromes in Childhood on Nursesโ€™ Day, Nov. 15, at our inaugural Clinical Neurology Summit. ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ% ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€!
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A little change of plans, a whole lot of MORE! PINKparty is moving to November but our commitment to cancer awareness and care remains unchanged. ๐— ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—›๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—˜. ๐— ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ช๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ. ๐— ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—”๐—–๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก. Get ready to stand together for something that matters.
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SLBMC wishes to inform the public that the temporary suspension of outpatient chemistry testing has been extended through Friday, October 30, 2026, due to ongoing technical issues. For further information, please contact the hospital's laboratory at 484-2720.
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How can syphilis affect a pregnant woman and her baby? Why is early detection and treatment so important? Join Dr. Claudine Richardson, Pediatrician, and Dr. Nicole Roberts, OBGYN @abstvradio at 8:30am for an important discussion on syphilis in pregnancy and neonates, the risks.
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Calling all our Caribbean folks! Dr. Gaden Osborne invites you to the Antigua & Barbuda Clinical Neurology Summit, Nov. 13โ€“15. Join us in person or virtually and enjoy 20% off all ticket categories through Oct. 30! Register: neuroantigua.org
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Don't just hear about it. Be part of it! Our moderators are inviting you to the Antigua & Barbuda Clinical Neurology Summit, November 13โ€“15. Three days. Meaningful conversations. Valuable learning. Join us in person or online! neuroantigua.org
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Testing will be temporarily suspended from ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜. ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎโ€”๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜. ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฏ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ, due to an unexpected technical issue. Our apologies for any inconvenience this temporary disruption may cause. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to resolve the issue.
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MEATLESS MONDAY: Comfort in a bowl! Sweet, savory, a little spicy, and packed with goodness! Meet our Roasted Butternut Squash Soup topped with Sweet & Spicy Maple Chili Chickpeas. Full Recipe: facebook.com/share/r/1D6q3Ldโ€ฆ #meatlessmonday #plantbased #meatlessmeals
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On Fridays (and all October long), we wear pink! Our Internal Medicine team is stepping up, looking sharp, and showing full support for Breast Cancer Awareness Monthโ€”because awareness, prevention, and early detection are always in style. โ€‹#BreastCancerAwareness #pinkfriday
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We're looking for Sessional Community Midwives to join the team at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre! Ready to make a difference in the lives of mothers, babies, and families in our community? Weโ€™d love to hear from you. ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—ฌ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช: slbmc.org/careers #NowRecruiting
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Make room in your calendar for the ๐—”๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฎ & ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฎ ๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜, bringing together healthcare professionals to explore current perspectives and advances in clinical neurology. ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜. neuroantigua.org
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A stronger hospital starts with strong leadership. At Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, we are investing in the people who lead our teams and help guide the work we do every day. Because investing in our people is investing in the future of our hospital. #leadershipdevelopment
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This Saturday... ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ. Get screened. #breastcancerawareness
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Too many people carry heavy burdens behind bright expressions. โ€‹ You donโ€™t have to face it alone. If you or someone you care about is struggling, reach out to a trusted professional, family member, or friend. Sometimes, that first conversation can make all the difference.
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To our sponsors and partners, thank you for investing in education, collaboration and better cancer care in Antigua and Barbuda. We couldnโ€™t do it without you. #BeyondBoundaries #cancerawareness #CancerEducation #antiguaandbarbuda
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Our Cancer Symposium marked another step in its evolution, expanding from professional education to include the wider community. With a dedicated second day for the public, we opened space for conversations about cancer, caregiving, prevention, treatment and living with cancer.
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Weโ€™re officially open 24/7 starting October 4! โ€‹The SLBMC Pharmacy will now operate around the clock. Whether youโ€™re discharged late from the ER or carrying a valid prescription from another clinic, weโ€™re here when you need us. โ€‹SLBMC Pharmacist Orlanda Small shares details!
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Weโ€™re officially open 24/7 starting October 4! โ€‹The SLBMC Pharmacy will now operate around the clock. Whether youโ€™re discharged late from the ER or carrying a valid prescription from another clinic, weโ€™re here when you need us. โ€‹SLBMC Pharmacist Orlanda Small shares details!
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Our brand new mammogram is here! Made possible through our 2025 PINKparty campaign, with major support from CIBC ComTrust Foundation and so many others. To everyone who helped make it happen, thank you for showing up for cancer care in Antigua & Barbuda.
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๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ก๐—จ๐—˜ ๐—–๐—›๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—˜! Please note that the annual Tickle Me Pink Fete hosted by Friends of MSJMC has moved to ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น. Join us on ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿณ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿด๐—ฃ๐—  for a great night raising funds to benefit oncology at SLBMC.
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