...People and their furry friends come together again for the

6th "One Health,One Medicine” Clinic! 

In photo: SVM volunteers at the last "One Health, One Medicine" Clinic

The St. George’s University Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine come together each term to host the “One Health, One Medicine” Clinic where students get the opportunity to give back to the community. This term, the clinic will be held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2009 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the BEAUSEJOUR COMMUNITY CENTER in St. George. The “One Health One Medicine” Clinic is of no charge and is a great opportunity for the people and pets of Grenada to seek various types of health care. 

The Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine provides interactive public health sessions and valuable information to maintain healthy living for humans and animals. These sessions educate persons on important issues including the prevention of zoonotic diseases, which are diseases people can contract from animals. In addition, the School of Medicine conducts health check-ups, which include blood pressure, blood sugar, vision, hearing checks and breast examinations, while the School of Veterinary Medicine performs physical examinations, dewormer, flea treatments, wound treatments, and vaccinations for pets. Education and health for people means a healthy community and healthy animals; therefore, this clinic is an essential tool for the Grenadian community!

The St. Francis Animal Hospital, Dr. Cregory Cranford and pharmaceutical companies, Pfizer and Hills, have kindly donated vaccines and other supplies to the School of Veterinary Medicine for the clinic.  We graciously thank them for their contribution to Grenadian health!