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Ocean Rock Wellness Welcomes Dr Simmons
Ocean Rock Wellness has announced the addition of Dr. Cocy-Lynne Simmons to its team. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s favorite wellness team is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Cocy-Lynne Simmons, BSc[Hons], ND., to our team of experienced practitioners. With a passion for holistic health and a commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Cocy... Read more of this article
Hospitals Auxiliary Honours Six Candy Stripers
Six candy stripers were honoured at the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda Candy Striper Award Ceremony, with Azariah Greaves being named Head Candy Striper and Surayya Trott Cann, Starr Bowen, Kaitelyn Smith, Kimara Cole, and Destiny Parsons-Simmons all earning Proficiency Awards. A spokesperson said, “Six local candy stripers were honoured in the... Read more of this article
Sylvia Robinson Earns PSEA Award
Sylvia Robinson of the Ministry of Health earned the Public Service Excellence Award [PSEA] for December 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to advise that Sylvia Robinson, from the Ministry of Health, is the recipient of the December Public Service Excellence Award. “This recognition highlights Ms.... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launches Mental Health Survey
Age Concern Bermuda has launched a Mental Health Needs Assessment Survey “aimed at taking a closer look at how we can improve the mental health and well-being of older adults in our community.” A spokesperson said, “This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that our programmes and services address the unique needs... Read more of this article
Dr. Lizzy McManus Joins Solstice
Solstice announced that Dr. Lizzy McManus, a Bermudian Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, has returned home and joined their dedicated team. A spokesperson said, “After several years of clinical practice in the UK, where she supported children and teenagers facing emotional, social, and mental health challenges, Dr.... Read more of this article
Minister Rabain On Extended Medical Leave
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is on extended medical leave, with Crystal Caesar serving as Acting Minister until his anticipated return at the month’s end. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office today advised that Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has commenced a period of extended medical leave and... Read more of this article
BHB: Second Baby Born On New Year’s Day
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced the birth of Erris Ahmira Simons, the second New Year’s Day 2025 baby, born at 11.17pm to Simiah Caisey and Errin Simons. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is pleased to announce that there was a second baby born on New Year’s Day 2025. Erris Ahmira Simons arrived at 11:17pm weighing 6lbs... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes First Baby Of 2025
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced the birth of Aaryonn Xzavier Smith, the first baby born on New Year’s Day to Dannielle Joell and Anthony Smith. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is happy to announce the birth of Aaryonn Xzavier Smith, the first baby born on New Year’s Day to Dannielle Joell and Boulevard Blazers centre-back... Read more of this article
Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Closed Tomorrow
The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] will be closed tomorrow [Dec 28] “due to a shortage of staff.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board advises the public that due to a shortage of staff, the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will be closed on Saturday 28 December 2024. “The UCC will be open its regular hours of 9.00am... Read more of this article
BHCS Distributes 150 Turkeys To Community
Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] distributed 150 turkeys to patients and members of the public on Saturday [Dec 21]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] demonstrated its ongoing commitment to the community by distributing 150 turkeys to patients and members of the public on Saturday, December 21. The initiative, held at the... Read more of this article
Beds Occupied By Patients Fit For Discharge
Bermuda Hospitals Board revealed that analysis undertaken on Wednesday [Dec 18] “showed that 42 of its 90 beds on the acute care inpatient units were filled with people who were medically fit for discharge.” A spokesperson said, “That is 46% of all inpatient beds in the Acute Care Wing [ACW]. The average length of stay of these patients... Read more of this article
Atlantic Podiatry Welcomes Megan Kelly
Podiatrist Megan Kelly has joined Atlantic Podiatry, with the company noting this has helped them to be able to double the number of patients they can see. A spokesperson said, “Since Atlantic Podiatry opened it’s doors in April 2023, Podiatrist and owner Matthew Francis has built a successful practice offering first class foot care services... Read more of this article
