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BHB: ‘Successful In Our Recruitment Process’
“We will be normalising our services for all new and current cancer patients through this month,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said, explaining that they have been “successful in our recruitment process.” Last month BHB confirmed that a “number of chemotherapy treatments have been delayed” as two chemotherapy... Read more of this article
No Through Traffic At KEMH On Saturday April 12
The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that “there will be no through traffic on the campus of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] between Point Finger Road and Berry Hill Road on Saturday 12 April from 8am to 1pm.” A spokesperson said, “Vehicles and pedestrians will be able to access the Emergency Department, the main Acute Care Wing... Read more of this article
Column: Kromko On Occupational Therapy Month
[Written by Courtney Kromko] At Bermuda Hospitals Board we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Month this April by sharing information about our profession with staff and also with the public. The occupational therapy profession goes much deeper that what typically comes to mind when we hear the word “occupation.” In the spirit of celebrating occupational... Read more of this article
Hospital Updates On Available Bed Capacity
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today provided an update on their available bed capacity. CEO & President, Scott Pearman comments: “Following the initial crisis, our surge response included opening up additional space and doubling patients in two of the larger ACW acute care unit rooms on each floor. A really big thank you to our staff... Read more of this article
No Through Traffic At KEMH On Saturday April 5
Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that there “will be no through traffic on the campus of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] between Point Finger Road and Berry Hill Road on Saturday 5 April from 7:30am to 3pm.” A spokesperson said, “Vehicles and pedestrians will be able to access the Emergency Department, the main Acute Care Wing entrance... Read more of this article
BHB Upgrading Diagnostic Imaging At KEMH
“Bermuda Hospitals Board announced today “that it is undertaking a programme of replacing or upgrading aging diagnostic imaging equipment at KEMH, following increasing issues with repairs and maintenance impacting imaging services.” A spokesperson said, “Modalities being replaced include x-ray, CT, MRI, nuclear imaging and ultrasound.... Read more of this article
Minister Wilson On BHB Beds, Elder Care & More
“Hospital bed shortages continue to pose a significant challenge, largely due to the number of patients remaining in hospital after being deemed medically fit for discharge,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “we are focused on improving elder care services by upgrading existing facilities and planning new ones to meet... Read more of this article
Hospital Statement On Oncology Nurses
The Bermuda Hospitals Board today explained “what is being done to stabilise oncology services following its two chemotherapy nurses being unable to work for unrelated and personal reasons.” A spokesperson said, “Chemotherapy nurses are specialist nurses who are trained to give chemotherapy treatments to cancer patients. BHB has two nurses,... Read more of this article
OBA’s Tucker On Hospital Beds, KEMH & More
“The issue of having insufficient patient beds and the staffing issues at KEMH is part of a much larger problem,” Shadow Health Minister Robin Tucker said. BHB Raises Alert Level Due To Pressure This follows after the Bermuda Hospitals Board upgraded its alert level to 3, with 4 being the highest, due to what they said was “growing... Read more of this article
BHB: Hospital Upgrades Alert Level To 3
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has upgraded its alert level to 3 “in response to growing pressure within King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today upgraded its alert level to 3, with 4 being the highest, in response to growing pressure within King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, primarily... Read more of this article
BHB Welcomes Dr Poprawski & Dr Bandlamudi
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has welcomed two new oncologists, Dr. Dagmara Poprawski and Dr. Bhanu Bandlamudi, who joined in February and are now seeing patients. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is very pleased to introduce to the community its two new oncologists, who recently joined BHB. Dr Dagmara Poprawski and Dr Bhanu Bandlamudi... Read more of this article
Paul Jones Joins BHB As Chief People Officer
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has appointed Paul Jones as Chief People Officer. A spokesperson said, “He is responsible for Human Resources, Organisational Development & Strategy services, which previously were managed by the Deputy CEO position. The Deputy CEO position is no longer filled, meaning the number of executives at BHB remains the same.... Read more of this article
