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Column: Dr Huffman On Gratitude, Health, More
[Column written by Dr Jeffery Huffman] As Good Friday approaches, many Bermudians will be looking forward to celebrating with family, fishcakes on hot cross buns and flying kites – so long as the weather allows! These joyful moments are more than just seasonal rituals, they’re also opportunities to boost our mental and physical wellbeing through... Read more of this article
‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’ Discussion
The Ministry of Health hosted a panel discussion, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: The First 1000 Days of Life in Bermuda,” in honor of World Health Day on Monday, April 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “This thought-provoking event, held at Bermuda College’s Athene Lecture Hall, united experts, community members, and stakeholders... Read more of this article
Health Ministry Office Closed This Afternoon
The Ministry of Health advised that “its headquarters and the office of Aging and Disability Services” on Church Street will be closed for the remainder of this afternoon [April 9]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public that its headquarters and the office of Aging and Disability Services,... 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
DailyMale Clinic Releases Annual Report
[Written by Patrick Bean] The just released annual report of the DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic identified more than 75% as uninsured or underinsured, with 95% of these clients being Black. The report further claimed to have found 17% of those that attended 12 pop-up clinics over the course of 2023 and 2024 to have shown abnormal Prostate-Specific... Read more of this article
DailyMale Clinic Awaits Arrival Of Screening Van
[Written by Patrick Bean] The DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a purpose-built van for use as a mobile health clinic. Among items revealed in the charity’s first annual report were details regarding the purchase of a customised vehicle from overseas at a cost of a little more than $66,000. The van will allow the... 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
BOTA Celebrates Occupational Therapy Month
The Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association [BOTA] is inviting the public to help mark Occupational Therapy Month by wearing blue on April 9, with their 2025 scholarship campaign set to launch on May 1. A spokesperson said, “April is Occupational Therapy Month. The Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association serves as a unifying body, uniting occupational... Read more of this article
‘The Science Behind 4Twenty’ Summit On April 19
The Bermuda Cannabis Association and CariGenetics will host ‘The Science Behind 4Twenty’ summit on April 19th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cannabis Association, in partnership with CariGenetics, is proud to announce the launch of The Science Behind 4Twenty, a public education summit set to take place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration... Read more of this article
Island Trading Donates Workwear To P.A.L.S.
Island Trading Limited donated over $8,000 worth of RedKap workwear clothing—including work shirts, work pants, and work shorts—to P.A.L.S. Thrift Shop. A spokesperson said, “This contribution will help fund P.A.L.S. mission of providing quality, in-home care and assistance to cancer patients and their families, enhancing their quality of... Read more of this article
‘Exploring Bermuda’s Blue Zone Potential’
CG and Zest Wellness hosted an event focusing on exploring how “Bermuda can become the first Blue Zone island in the Atlantic,” with Blue Zones described as ‘regions where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives.’ A spokesperson said, “CG and its wellness programme, Zest Wellness, successfully hosted ‘A... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert On Dementia Care Services
There is a funding gap for dementia navigation and support services, persons are not getting formally diagnosed and caregivers are not getting enough support, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert said as she provided an update on some of the observations from the Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme. Speaking in the... Read more of this article
