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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
BHB Supports #EmpathyInAction Campaign
Bermuda Hospitals Board has partnered with Bermuda is Love to promote empathy and mental health awareness this December. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board has joined Bermuda is Love in urging the public to cultivate and practice empathy. “This December is the third year BHB has erected green exterior lighting over the Point Finger... Read more of this article
‘Docs For Dinner’ To Feature Dr. Ewart Brown
Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] will host its Docs for Dinner event on December 19, 2024, featuring Dr. Ewart Brown discussing Bermuda’s healthcare journey and the path toward universal care. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda HealthCare Services [BHCS] is pleased to announce its upcoming Docs for Dinner event featuring BHCS Founder and Chairman... Read more of this article
BHB & MAWI Advisory On Stroke Awareness
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Primary Stroke Centre and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute urge mindfulness of mental and physical health during the often stressful Christmas season. A spokesperson said, “The Christmas holiday season, as joyful as it is, can also be stressful for many adults. Amid the increased pressures and demands, Bermuda Hospitals... Read more of this article
Minister On Mental Health During The Holidays
“The holidays, while a time of joy and celebration, can also bring stressors such as the pressure of gift-giving, busy schedules, distance from loved ones, or the grief of losing someone dear,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding “that is why it is crucial to prioritize mental health during this time.” Speaking in the... Read more of this article
BHB & Hopkins Work To Improve Trauma Care
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] staff and community surgeons were working last week with a trauma specialist from Johns Hopkins, Dr Kent Stevens, to improve the care and outcomes for trauma patients in Bermuda. This work is being undertaken as part of BHB’s clinical affiliation agreement with Johns Hopkins Medicine International. Dr Stevens was joined... Read more of this article
BHB Urges Patients To Pay Bills Online
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said they “will no longer accept payments at its Hamilton location in Craig Appin House on Wesley Street” and “patients are encouraged to make payments online where possible.” A spokesperson said, “The change takes effect on 1 January 2025. Butterfield and HSBC Banks have included BHB... Read more of this article
Lamb Foggo Care Centre Closed On Sunday
The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will be closed on Sunday [Dec 15] “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 [UCC] will be closed on Sunday, December 15, 2024. “The UCC will be open its regular hours of 9.00am... Read more of this article
Dr. Brown’s Hair Restoration Clinic Results
Dr. Kyjuan Brown and his Dr. Brown’s Hair Restoration Clinic have released the results of the island’s “first-ever Turkish hair transplant procedures.” A spokesperson said, “In a groundbreaking milestone for Bermuda, Dr. Kyjuan Brown and his team at his Dr. Brown’s Hair Restoration Clinic, located upstairs of Northshore Medical... Read more of this article
Free HIV Testing For World AIDS Day
In the month of December, and ongoing support of World AIDS Day, the Department of Health’s, Sexual/Reproductive Health Clinic is offering free HIV testing on the morning of Monday, 16 December. A Government spokesperson said, “This initiative aims to encourage us to take proactive steps toward our health and wellbeing, while also raising awareness... Read more of this article
