SINT MAARTEN (CAY HILL) - On Saturday, October 25, 2025, St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) hosted its annual Women’s Health Day in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and the Elektralytes Foundation, which saw 150 women being screened for breast cancer. Attendees received free clinical breast exams, carried out by SMMC’s medical specialists and local General Practitioners. SMMC and the partnered foundations also provided vouchers for up to 100 free mammograms for uninsured women.
This year, SMMC’s Outpatient Gynecology Nurses Alisha Doyle-Dottin and Marisal Leyretana a medical history questionnaire for patients to answer before their examinations, which allowed physicians to assess patients more accurately. The questionnaire covered aspects such as family history of breast cancer, breast changes and breast surgery. SMMC welcomed and applauded the nurses' initiative, as it had a positive impact on attendees' experience.
During the event, attendees made use of additional health screenings such as free blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring, carried out by SMMC’s Outpatient nurses and free HIV screenings by the St. Maarten AIDS Foundation. The Radiology Department also opened its doors to provide same-day mammograms and the opportunity to make follow-up appointments.
Upon exit, attendees partook in fun activities hosted by SMMC’s Social Committee, Guardian Group, and FLOW Eastern Caribbean, creating a day filled with awareness and positivity. The Positive, Elektralytes, and Still Beautiful Foundations also provided resources, moral support and encouragement to the attendees.
SMMC would like to thank the Positive, Elektralytes, and Still Beautiful Foundations, Guardian Group, SZV Social and Health Insurances, FLOW, St. Maarten AIDS Foundation, and American University of the Caribbean (AUC), as the event would not have been possible without their contributions and support.
Per the recommendations by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health, women over the age of 50, or otherwise indicated, should undergo a mammogram every two years. Mammograms are available year-round at SMMC’s Radiology Department, and appointments can be made by calling +1 (721) 543-1111 extension 1360.
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