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Lake Health and Wellbeing

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We're an NGO that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our local, regional and online community.

Lake Health and Wellbeing aims to improve the health and wellbeing of our community :

- Raising awareness of NCDs to facilitate prevention and early diagnosis;

- Ensuring there is an understanding of the importance of adopting
a healthy lifestyle and providing clear advice on how a healthy
lifestyle can be achieved;

- Understanding the barriers to achieving good health and
accessing health services through qualitative research

Lake Health and Wellbeing has been set up in loving memory of all the Lakes we've lost too soon due to health challenges. John Lake
Marina Lake
Walter Lake
Joan Lake
Patricia Lake-Oquaye

06/01/2026

Wellness Coaching Update

Our first series of Wellness Coaching sessions, delivered in collaboration with Cherelle Gardiner of Collaborative Grit, has now come to an end. We would like to say a huge thank you to Cherelle for facilitating such thoughtful, empowering, and impactful sessions. 🌿

If you missed out due to the busyness of the season, we’re delighted to share that additional one-on-one wellness coaching sessions will be available:
☕In person until mid-January
💻Virtually thereafter

You can register here: https://forms.office.com/r/f1CD574kpw

In this post, we’re also pleased to share information directly from Cherelle about what wellness coaching is, so you can learn more about her approach and coaching style. Scroll through for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you on your wellness journey. 💚

Ministry of Health - St. Kitts & Nevis Department of Gender Affairs - Nevis Ministry of Social Development & Gender Affairs

05/01/2026

Recently, Saros Hendrickson, Director of the Nevis Department of Gender Affairs and a Menstrual Health Educator, presented a locally made menstrual product dispenser to Mrs Tameshia Stanley, Guidance Counsellor at Jocelyn Liburd Primary School.

These dispensers were proudly made in Nevis by a local carpenter, who did a fantastic job 👏🏾. This is a great example of how addressing public health issues like menstrual health requires a whole-of-society approach.

Tackling menstrual health inequity takes collaboration, and this initiative is part of a collaborative effort between the Nevis Department of Gender Affairs, ACF, UNICEF Eastern Caribbean, and Lake Health & Wellbeing to ensure students have access to menstrual products during the school day. Initially, the dispensers will be stocked with Women’s Haven® products (thank you!).

Women’s Haven® is the first Caribbean-owned, 100% organic feminine care brand, offering a healthier and more environmentally friendly menstrual product option. We’re delighted to help make these products available right here in St. Kitts & Nevis.

A big thank you to everyone who made this initiative possible 💙

Saros Ari Department of Gender Affairs - Nevis Women's Haven Grenada Women’s Haven Women's Haven Saint Kitts and Nevis ACF SKN UNICEF Eastern Caribbean Ministry of Health - St. Kitts & Nevis

03/01/2026

Moments and highlights from our Youth Health Policy Dialogue

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for our recent Youth Health Policy Dialogue and a special thank you to CreateOne Media for capturing the energy, connection, and meaningful moments of the day through their excellent photography. Your work helped us preserve the spirit of the dialogue and the voices at the heart of it.

We hope to continue the conversation( and the action) in 2026 as we work towards healthier, more inclusive futures for young people.

CreateOne Media Studio Clilia Davis Ministry of Health - St. Kitts & Nevis Promotion Unit Nevis

02/01/2026

Our first series of wellness coaching with our guest wellness coach, Cherelle Gardiner, is almost complete.

If you missed these sessions but are still interested, have no fear, we’re delighted to be offering one-on-one wellness coaching, available until mid-January.

Join Cherelle for personalised, holistic wellness coaching designed to help you thrive as you step into the new year. These one-on-one sessions will focus on your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, giving you the space and support to reflect, reset and move forward with intention.

Over a series of sessions, you’ll work closely with Cherelle to explore all aspects of your life (personal and professional) and develop realistic, practical strategies to help you live with more balance, purpose and peace.

A gentle but powerful way to start the year feeling grounded and empowered.

Ready to get started? You can register here: https://forms.office.com/r/f1CD574kpw

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year! ✨

As we step into a new year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has been a truly wonderful year. It’s been busy, challenging at times, but above all deeply fulfilling and impactful. We’re incredibly proud of what we have been able to achieve this year through our main projects and programmes (You're Sweet Enough, Routes to Resilience, SKN NCD Alliance, Women's Health and Autism Research)

None of this would have been possible without the support, commitment and trust of so many people. A heartfelt thank you to our Board members, team, Youth Health Advocates, practicum students, volunteers, funders, partners, collaborators, and to everyone who attended our events, shared their stories, participated in our projects, and supported our campaigns. Your engagement and belief in this work make all the difference.

As we begin this new year, we encourage everyone to move into the year with kindness towards themselves, to prioritise their mental and physical health, and to take small, meaningful steps towards healthier lives.

Here’s to a year of continued collaboration, learning, advocacy and positive change. We look forward to what’s ahead and to continuing this journey 💚.

Wishing you all a healthy, peaceful and hopeful New Year.

31/12/2025

At our recent Youth Health Policy Dialogue, Clilia Davis, Founder and Managing Director of iSTEAM The Academy of Arts and Sciences, encouraged young people to take a holistic approach to their health, nurturing their mental, physical, and social wellbeing.

From journalling and positive affirmations, to finding accountability partners and building positive relationships both online and offline, her message was clear: supportive environments and policies should empower young people to engage in healthy behaviours in everyday life.

Youth health is about caring for the whole person. Investing in holistic, youth-centred approaches is essential to improving youth health outcomes.

Clilia Davis Ministry of Health - St. Kitts & Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley

29/12/2025

The NCD Alliance has put together a clear fact sheet showing how health taxes and subsidies can be used as effective public health tools. Health taxes and subsidies are tools governments can use to make healthier options more affordable and less healthy ones less appealing. For example, taxes on sugary drinks have been shown to reduce consumption, encourage reformulation, and support better health outcomes — especially for children and young people.

At the same time, subsidies can help lower the cost of healthier foods and essential services, making it easier for families to choose what’s better for their health. Used together, these approaches can help prevent noncommunicable diseases while supporting healthier communities.

This is one way policy can quietly shape healthier environments — without taking away choice.

NCD Alliance Healthy Caribbean Coalition Ministry of Health - St. Kitts & Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew

27/12/2025

GLP-1 Drugs: The Legend, Myth and the Magic

From Evolutionary Biology to Evidence-Based Obesity Care

At GoDocta and Urgent Care SKN, we approach weight loss the way medicine should be practiced:
📍 Care you can trust
🩺 Led by real clinicians
📚 Backed by science

Obesity is not a failure of willpower. It is a product of human biology.

This clinical presentation examines:
• Evolutionary drivers of obesity
• Hormonal regulation of appetite and satiety
• Mechanisms of GLP-1 receptor agonists
• Lean mass loss and metabolic risk
• Evidence-based strategies to protect muscle and outcomes

Delivered by a physician.
Designed for clinicians, healthcare leaders, and informed patients.

Presented by GoDocta & Urgent Care SKN:
Always evidence-based. Always patient-centered.

Link in comments

26/12/2025

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent webinar, “An Introduction to NCDs and NCD Policies for Non-Medical Advocates.” It was wonderful to see such good engagement and interest in understanding how communities and advocates can play a role in addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Caribbean.

We are incredibly grateful to our speakers for sharing their time, expertise and practical insights:
🩺 Dr Kerry Mitchell, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Chair of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, St. George’s University
🦷 Ms Paula Jankowski and Ms Sarah Greenberg, Dental School Candidates at the University of Pennsylvania
📣 Ms Renee Thomas, MPH, Instructor and Public Health Advocate, St. George’s University

A very special thank you to our two moderators, Dr Samuel Greenberg and Dr Magdalena Jankowski, MPH candidates at St. George’s University. As practicum students, they did an excellent job organising the session and guiding the discussion so thoughtfully and professionally. 👏

If you weren’t able to join us live, you can still catch up. The recording, slides and additional resources are available on our website here: https://lakehealthandwellbeing.com/ncd-webinar-for-non-medical-advocates/

Thank you all for being part of this conversation as we continue working towards healthier, more resilient communities across the Caribbean.

Ministry of Health - St. Kitts & Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew St. George's University Healthy Caribbean Coalition

25/12/2025

🎄✨Merry Christmas✨🎄

The Ministry Of Health, the In Ya Kitchen Team, and we at Lake Health and Wellbeing wish you a healthy and hearty holiday season! Their gift to you: Tips on how to stay healthy during the holiday season!!

Ministry of Health - St. Kitts & Nevis

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas (Eve) from Lake Health & Wellbeing ✨🎄

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday season, filled with connection, rest, and good health. Christmas is a time to slow down, enjoy good food, and spend time with the people who matter most.

As you celebrate, we encourage you to take gentle care of your wellbeing — staying hydrated, enjoying a balance of festive treats and nourishing foods, finding small ways to stay active, and making space to rest and recharge. Little things can make a big difference during this busy time.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to continuing our work together toward a healthier, happier St. Kitts & Nevis in 2026. Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas 💚🎁

23/12/2025

🍽️ Ultra-processed foods are everywhere — but what do we actually know about them?
The Lancet, a well-respected global journal that looks closely at health and public health issues, recently explored how ultra-processed foods affect our bodies and long-term health. To make the research easier to digest, they’ve put together a simple infographic highlighting the key takeaways.

With ultra-processed foods now a big part of everyday diets, this is a helpful resource for understanding why what we eat matters — and how small changes can support better health over time.

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Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

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