Nutrition & Chronic Disease Prevention: St. Lucia’s Ministry of Health says your plate can be your best medicine, urging people during Nutrition Awareness Month to lean into traditional Caribbean foods to help prevent chronic illness. Regional Health & Quality Standards: Turks and Caicos Hospital leaders completed Accreditation Canada International Internal Assessor training in Barbados, strengthening patient safety and quality improvement across the region, with Saint Lucia among participants. Healthcare System Pressure: Saint Lucia’s medical community is raising alarms about worsening strain, pointing to issues like delayed payments and broader concerns affecting Universal Health Coverage and healthcare workers. Mental Health Stigma: Men are being urged to open up about mental health as awareness efforts push back against silence and stigma. Wellness & Community Movement: OECS is inviting residents to a Fun Walk in Saint Lucia for wellness and regional unity, starting at the Ministry of Health HQ. Food Innovation: Researchers in Australia say “rare sugars” could become a more affordable, low-calorie sweet option for foods and drinks. Disaster Readiness: PM Philip J. Pierre is urging hurricane-season preparedness, including family emergency plans and better coordination through NEMAC.