Our services
From maternal care to cancer screening to emergency snakebite treatment, SLUHC covers the services Saint Lucians rely on — delivered through wellness centres, hospitals and partnering facilities across every health region.
Maternal and Child Health Services
SLUHC supports women through every stage of pregnancy and motherhood, and follows children from their earliest days through their developmental milestones. Care is delivered by midwives, obstetricians, gynaecologists, paediatricians and trained primary-care staff at wellness centres across each health region.
- Prenatal and post-natal care by midwife, obstetrician or gynaecologist
- Well baby clinic visits
- Developmental surveillance to monitor children’s growth and milestones
- Routine childhood immunizations
- Paediatric specialist care
- Sexual and Reproductive Health services, including HIV and Syphilis screening and Family Planning
- Nutritional counselling for mothers, infants and families
- Mental health counselling
- Specialist referrals when needed
Laboratory Tests
As part of maternal and child health care, beneficiaries have access to a broad panel of laboratory investigations at participating public facilities and contracted private laboratories, supporting both routine antenatal screening and the investigation of specific clinical concerns.
- Blood Group & Rhesus (RH) Factor
- Haemoglobin Electrophoresis
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Urinalysis
- Stool Analysis
- Haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c)
- Glucose Test
- Fasting Blood Glucose
- 2-hour Postprandial Glucose (PPS)
- HIV Test
- Syphilis / RPR
- HTLV 1 & 2
- Hepatitis B & C
- Renal (Kidney) Function Test
- Liver Function Test
- Urine Culture, Sensitivity & Microscopy
- HIV DNA PCR
- ELISA
Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Testing
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early. SLUHC offers a screening pathway from education and physical examination through to specialist review and diagnostic procedures, with clinics held regularly in every health region
- Physical Examination and Education
- Using Liquid Based Cytology (Papsmears)
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Review by Gynaecologist
- Colposcopy and Biopsy
- Processing of Biopsy
Men’s Health Clinic
A dedicated, confidential space for men to access screening, education and follow-up care, with particular emphasis on prostate health where early detection makes a significant difference to outcomes.
- Prostate Cancer Screening at Men’s Health Clinic
| Region | Contact | Primary Care Facility | Clinic Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region 1 | 468-7700 | Grande-Rivière Wellness Centre | 3rd Thursday | 5:00pm-7:00pm |
| Region 2 | 468-7980 | Fond Assau Wellness Centre | 4th Thursday | 1:30pm-4:30pm |
| Region 3 | 468-7929 | Richfond Wellness Centre | 1st Saturday | 8:00am-12:00pm |
| Region 3 | 468-7657 | Dennery Hospital | 3rd Saturday | 8:00am-12:00pm |
| Region 4 | 468-7957 | Micoud Wellness Centre | 3rd Saturday | 8:00am-12:00pm |
| Region 5 | 468-7995 | Vieux-Fort Wellness Centre | 2nd Saturday | 8:00am-12:00pm |
| Region 6 | 468-7637 | Soufrière Hospital | 1st & 3rd Wednesday | 8:00am-4:30pm |
| Region 6 | 468-7791 | La Fargue Wellness Centre | 1st & 3rd Wednesday | 8:00am-12:00pm |
| Region 7 | 468-7802 | Anse la Raye Wellness Centre | 2nd Saturday | 8:00am-12:00pm |
| Region 8A | 485-6678 | Medical Imaging Inc. (MII) | Every Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Region 8B | 485-6678 | Medical Imaging Inc. (MII) | Every Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm |
Snakebite Management
SLUHC covers the full pathway of snakebite care — from emergency treatment through rehabilitation — without out-of-pocket cost.
- Anti-venom administration
- Medication
- Laboratory tests
- Surgery, if needed
- Full hospitalisation costs
- Outpatient clinic review
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Breast Cancer Screening
A full screening pathway from physical examination through imaging and diagnosis, using modern 3D mammography for improved detection accuracy.
- Physical examination and patient education
- 3D mammograms
- Follow-up ultrasounds where needed
- Needle procurement for biopsy
- Biopsy procedure
- Processing of the biopsy sample
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when detected early. The pathway begins with simple stool testing and, where needed, progresses to specialist review and diagnostic procedures.
- Physical examination and patient education
- Faecal Immunochemistry Test (FIT)
- Review by a Gastroenterologist
- Bowel preparation guidance
- Colonoscopy
- Biopsy procedure
- Processing of the biopsy sample