A health journal dubbed “Rosies and Thorns” has been launched to assist individuals in making wiser choices about their health.
The journal is the brain child of licensed registered nurse and certified midwife, Rosie Felix, who is also the publication’s chief editor.
Felix, who holds a master’s degree in midwifrey and lectures at the Dominica State College, said a the launching ceremony on Friday evening that she aims, through the publication, to provide the general public with relevant health information that will assist them in making informed and timely decisions and choices about their life.
She said her journal, which is being published in conjunction with her husband Rany, will expose women and their families to information which she taught her nursing students.
“I had discovered both old and new but very relevant evidence based information about natural normal child birth and medicalised birth which I wanted to share with child bearing women and their families. I also wanted to share with hem in a manner to empower them to defend themselves against unnecessary physical and physcological trauma commonly experienced during childbirth” she stated.
The publication, she pointed out, is not only for childbearing women but is also intended to meet the health education needs of the Dominican public and to complement what is already being done by the Health Promotion Unit and Health Professionals across the world.
Felix noted further that the title of the journal “Rosies and Thorns” though unusual, was deliberate, in order to draw the attention of the public to information meant to assist them in making critical decisions concerning the roses which make them blossom and the thorns which make them sick or threaten their life.
“The scope of the journal will include themes within the context of health and health care and health problems and interventions across all disciplines and settings. It shall also publish articles within the context of health professionals’ roles and responsibilities, patients, clients and family rights, responsibilities and experiences as well as health care ethics and policy” she stated.
The expected outcome of the journal, as Felix explained, is that more people will become better educated on more matters of health and more empowered to make sound decisions concerning their health.
She said it is also expected to help people better prevent and manage diseases, defend their rights to autonomy and dignified and respectful care and be more respectful and appreciative of health care providers.
Another of its functions she added, will be to serve as a medium through which health care professionals can share research findings with the general public.
Rosies and Thorns will be published quarterly and this first issue features an exclusive interview with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) director, Dr Carissa Ettienne.
Each issue of the journal is expected to focus on men’s and children’s health as well as environmental, maternal, mental, occupational and spiritual health issues. There will also be features on health professioanals and centenarians.
Copies of the publication can be obtained at the Art Gallery on Hillsborough Street, next to the Government Headquarters.
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It is always a blessing to have a an inspiring professional contribute to the development of the country. Rosie you are doing your part in a way that will benefit all D/cans positively both spiritually and physically. The health of all citizens should be the priority of govt and citizens. A healthy society is a healthy country. Kudos to Rosie.
wonderful..
Hey, Rosie and Rany, congratulation and best wishes. Sooo very proud. Working with a carpenter on adding a point to my nose.
May God grant you all additional grace as you work in this section of the vineyard. You pick good grapes.
Run the marathon sis, I will be on the sidelines with the water.
Vaya con Dios.
that is a very good idea in efforts to raise awareness and promote early detection and treatment
that is a very good idea in efforts to spread awareness and promote early detection and treatment
Congrats on this wonderful achievement! I wish you much, success as you empower our people to take charge of their health. Very Best Wishes. Dr. Scotland.
The magazine costs oly $20.00 per copy and will be available at Everybodys Gallery …. On Hilsborough Street (At the back of the ministerial building)
No, it’s not available there. They have not got any copies in there since launching the magazine last week. And nobody seems to know when they will get the copies in. This is terrible marketing and a terrible way to start off – Just My Opinion!!
Congratulations nurse Felix, thanks for for your guidance and encouragement.
good going Nurse
Nice initiative nurse!Congrats and thanks for your further contribution towards our nation health system.God bless you and much success with your health journal!!!
Love the title. Long overdue, useful and empowering
Congratulations to Rosie Felix & Husband for this endeavor. Any thing that’s good and honourable, noble and uplifting must be embraced and cherished. I pray God’s granting of further ideas, more wisdom and knowledge to produce many more publications.
congratulation Rosie You are a gift to our Nation Health Service .Wisdom will guide you .Blessings to you and your family .I will certainly get a copy . What is the cost per copy.
Thanks Nurse, for the positive contribution to our people.
great effort nurse, we really need some medical tips on our food and lifestyles. all the best
Congratulations Rosie!
Congratulations Rosie and Rany. I’m looking forward to a copy.
Congratulations to my Phenomenal Sister, Lady R. I was present in spirit yesterday and prayed for a successful launch.
This is a dream turned into reality and to God be the Glory.
Barrels of God’s Favour for your, your family and Rosies and Thorns!