Fwd: RBC/RBTT Children's Cancer Fund Walk/Run - October 3, 2010 - 4:00 pm

Hi IronDocs,

Travis W and Philip G are planning to run this 5 k on Sunday, its for a good cause so come out. Let me know if you need entry forms let me know.

QEH Vending Machines no more!!!-2

Now to tackle the Canteen and Cafe, if there is one place we should be healthy its at the Hospital!!!

Q.E.H Vending Machines no more!!!

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Barbados IronDocs Enter BFIT Triathlon Relay-2010

In an era of increasing obesity, increasing prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases and more sedentary life styles, an idea has been conceptualized to raise awareness and advocate for better health.

The T.I.M.(E)2 Initiative-Team Irondocs Making Exercise Enjoyable,  was born out of a group of Barbadian medical practitioners who have a passion for healthy lifestyles, movement and the promotion of wellness.

T.I.M.(E)2 hopes that by leading by example and showing how they make TIME in their busy schedules to eat right, for healthy pursuits and TIME for their families, they can be an inspiration to all Barbadians. 

Many patients want a healthier lifestyle but truthfully are at a loss as to how

to achieve it. Members of our profession are sometimes poor physical examples, and because of their own dietary practices and inactive lifestyles are not in a position to advise their patients.

We have decided to partner with Barbados Federation of Island Triathletes (BFIT )to raise awareness of both Health related issues and the sport of Triathlon.

Triathlon represents a sport for everyone; those who are not runners may ride, who prefer not to ride can swim, and in TIME as your general well being and fitness improves who knows? Maybe you can do all three!!! 

But, there is no TIME like the present!

In pursuit of this initiative we are hoping to create a relay team to participate in the relay of the National championships Triathlon Association on October 10th, we are recruiting members of BAMP who individually can swim 750-1500m open water, ride 20-40Km or run 5-10km. Anyone eager to participate in all three legs is welcome!

This is the second initiative to promote healthy living, the first being an appeal to the QEH Hospital Administration and the Ministry of Health to limit the provision of unhealthy food and beverage items in the vending machines and shops within the public establishments, especially those over which the Ministry of Health has jurisdiction. The Board has agreed to This effort however action seems to be taking
T.I.M.E.

 The T.I.M.(E)2 initiative is definitely one that we hope will grow through Doctors and Medical Students who plan to participate. We thought it important to involve physicians in training in the process asthey represent the future, and their youth will help the "old men" to be competitive!!


If you are interested in finding out more about T.I.M.E(2) or joining the IronDocs for training contact us at Irondocs@gmail.com

"Time is what we want most, but ..... What we use worst. ~ William Penns