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- Cemix & The Barbados Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Run/Walk 2024
- Green Hearts for Blue Ribbons - Prostate Cancer Awareness and Screening Campaign
- Green Hearts for Gold Ribbons - Childhood Cancers Awareness Campaign
- Prostate Screening
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Cemix honours commitment to the fight against prostate cancer with a heartfelt donation to the Cancer Support Services
Cemix continues to honour its unwavering commitment in the fight against prostate cancer with a heartfelt donation to Cancer Support Services. For years, Cemix has been a constant supporter in this fight, actively participating in initiatives to raise awareness and encourage support. Recently, Jason Edwards, General Manager of Cemix, and Philip Tempro, CEO of JADA…
Cancer screening ‘on rise as more Bajan men get tested’
As cancer prevalence rises in Barbados and emphasis on early detection and screening intensifies, the Barbados Cancer Society (BCS) has revealed more men are coming forward for prostate cancer screening. Michelle Straughn, the BCS’s walk manager, told Barbados TODAY: “We’re doing all we can to ensure the word is out there.” “As [the Society’s President]…
Cemix & The Barbados Cancer Society Prostate Cancer Run/Walk 2024
On Sunday, May 26th, Cemix proudly partnered with the Barbados Cancer Society for the second annual Prostate Cancer Walk/Run. Beginning at 3 PM, a vibrant assembly of loved ones, friends, and passionate advocates for the cause gathered to walk, run, and even skate in solidarity in support of prostate cancer research and awareness. The event…
‘Run up’: Prostate cancer screening on the rise
The Barbados Cancer Society has credited rising numbers of men getting screened for prostate cancer to heightened awareness and the introduction of simpler, less invasive testing. This positive trend comes as the organization prepares for its second annual Cemix Prostate Cancer Run/Walk, set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Garrison Savannah. The event aims…
Cemix & Cancer Support Services- PSA Screening Nov 13
On Saturday, 13 November, Cemix joined with Cancer Support Services to provide PSA Screenings for men across Barbados. From 10am to 1pm, a steady flow of eager gentlemen passed through the Dayrells Road office where they were able to speak to a nurse and receive a PSA test. With a donation by Cemix to Cancer…
Cemix Goes Green-er: Bess Mining Concrete Plant now runs on Solar Energy
Bess Mining Inc, the manufacturer of Cemix Concrete, can now boast of having the most sustainable and green concrete plant in the Caribbean. At the beginning of September, a 330 kW DC photovoltaic system, comprised of 1012 solar panels, was installed at the Black Bess, St Peter plant. General Manager, Jason Edwards was pleased to…
‘Fantastic’ turnout for free PSA screening
BY: Carlos Atwell Nation News Barbados Men set out yesterday to prove wrong all who think they do not care enough about their health. So many men showed up for the free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening at MQI, Wildey, St Michael, there was hardly room to move around. The event, called Green Hearts For Blue…
MEN URGED TO MAKE PSA TESTING A PRIORITY
BY: MARSHA GITTENS THE BARBADOS ADVOCATE Men are being encouraged to make getting a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test a priority during 2018. President of the Barbados Cancer Society, Dr. Dorothy Cooke-Johnson, made this appeal as she spoke to The Barbados Advocate on the sidelines of a recent joint donation by that organisation and CEMIX to…
CEMIX Donates Nihon Kohden Monitor to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
On December 29th 2017, Cemix Inc donated medical equipment to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Over the past two years, CEMIX has been supporting children with cancer, even branding their concrete trucks in support of this cause.
CEMIX Barbados Sponsor An Evening Meal for Children on Behalf of Barbados Cancer Society
St. Lucy – November 29, 2017. The Family of Children of the Barbados Cancer Society will celebrate Christmas on December 10th 2017. Over 70 children, their siblings, parent, grand parent or guardian will attend the Society’s annual Christmas Party. Cemix Barbados for the third year in a row has sponsored the Evening Meal in support…
