Hashtag: #Health
New $25K Brian Morris Scholarship Launched
Friends of Hospice unveiled the Brian Morris Palliative Care Scholarship, in honour of the late Bermudian professional golfer. A spokesperson said, “The Friends of Hospice Brian Morris Palliative Care Scholarship will provide up $25,000 per year to a Bermudian studying medicine or nursing, with an emphasis on those with a speciality in hospice... Read more of this article
Volunteers Donate Over 28,000 Hours Of Service
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] acknowledges the strength of the organisation is its volunteers, who donated more than 28,000 hours in 2023. “We have only 12 salaried staff,” said HAB president Patrick Cerra. “It’s the hard work and dedication of our volunteers that enable us to provide funding to Bermuda Hospitals Board, managers of... Read more of this article
Video: Cooking Demo On Healthy Desserts
The Department of Health held a PIVIO Kitchen Pop-Up at the MarketPlace today [Feb 14], demonstrating how to prepare healthy desserts for Valentine’s Day with Naji Bean, a second-year student chef at Bermuda College. The Department previously said they are ”offering the PIVIO Lifestyle Medicine Program. PIVIO, a Comprehensive Health Improvement... Read more of this article
BHB & MP Dunkley On Dialysis Unit Issue
[Updated] Bermuda Hospitals Board is “currently investigating a water test result from the tanks that feed its Dialysis Unit” and “out of an abundance of caution and to ensure patient safety, we are diverting patients to other community dialysis service providers while we await the results of the tests.” BHB Statement A BHB spokesperson... Read more of this article
Dr Annabel Fountain On Diabetes & Heart Disease
“People with diabetes are two to four times more likely than others to develop cardiovascular disease with increased risk in older age,” Dr. Annabel Fountain said. A spokesperson said, “February is American Heart Month, a time to refocus on your cardiovascular health. Dr. Annabel Fountain, of Fountain Health, is recognizing American... Read more of this article
PIVIO Lifestyle Medicine Program Offered
The Department of Health is offering the PIVIO Lifestyle Medicine Program, and registration for the program is now open until February 29, with a fee of $200 per person covering online classes and provided materials. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health [DOH] is offering the PIVIO Lifestyle Medicine Program. PIVIO, a Comprehensive... Read more of this article
Health Council Launches Online Survey
The Bermuda Health Council has launched a survey about health in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “We’re from the Bermuda Health Council, and we’re conducting a quick survey about health in Bermuda. The responses are anonymous. “We know that your time is very important, so we’ve made this survey short. It should take less than... Read more of this article
Audio: Interview With Colleen English DeGrilla
The upcoming PALS fundraiser walk, supporting people with cancer, the integrative oncology program, and the psychosocial aspects of cancer were among the topics we discussed with Colleen English DeGrilla, the Executive Director of PALS, in a recent audio interview. Related Stories Audio: Interview With Dr Jonathan Makajuola Video: BNV Interview... Read more of this article
Video: Universal Mental Health Care Plan
Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Dr. Anna Neilson-Williams provided information on the Universal Health Coverage Acute Adult Mental Health Integrated Care Pathway initiative. Speaking at a press conference today, Minister of Health Kim Wilson stated, “Thank you for joining us this morning as I and Dr. Anna Neilson-Williams, Chief of Psychiatry... Read more of this article
AAD Bermuda: What’s Your Plan Campaign
Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia [AAD] Bermuda is partnering with Alzheimer’s Disease International [ADI] in a #What’sYourPlan Campaign to urge their government to take action on developing a National Dementia Plan. A spokesperson said, “Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia [AAD] and Alzheimer’s Disease International [ADI] are... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Launches WeGut2Know Challenge
CariGenetics, along with local partners, launched the #WeGut2Know National Health Challenge, offering participants a chance to win $2,500 while promoting gut health awareness and wellness. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics, in collaboration with Wholistic Wellness, Nourished Bermuda, Eat Clean Bermuda, and The Brand Development Group, is thrilled... Read more of this article
Bermuda Is Love ‘HealthIsWealth’ Campaign
Bermuda Is Love is set to kick off the #HealthIsWealth Campaign this February, advocating for healthcare rights and promoting healthy lifestyles among the public. A spokesperson said, “The right to healthcare is the principle that all individuals have a fundamental right to receive medical care and services that promote and maintain their physical... Read more of this article
DailyMale Becomes Newest Registered Charity
[Written by Patrick Bean] Nearly a year from the date of its inception DailyMale Free Men’s Health Clinic recently received the best possible anniversary present, when it was officially granted Bermuda charity status, as of February 1. The brainchild of world renowned urologist Dr Jonathan Makajuola and Jade Robinson, a Bermudian medical student... Read more of this article
BCHC Raising Awareness For World Cancer Day
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has partnered with organisations across Bermuda for World Cancer Day 2024, February 4th, to “raise awareness that almost 30-50% of cancers are preventable and raise much-needed funding for cancer prevention programmes.” A spokesperson said, “Half the world’s population lacks access to the full range... Read more of this article
Bermuda Measles Outbreak Tabletop Exercise
The Ministry of Health recently organized Bermuda’s Measles Outbreak Tabletop Exercise, stating that “this significant event gathered stakeholders from various sectors to comprehensively assess the Bermuda Public Health Emergency and the Measles Outbreak Preparedness and Response Plans.” A Government spokesperson said, “Their... Read more of this article
BHB Launches Survey To Enhance Patient Flow
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is asking people who have been an inpatient at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to fill in a short survey about their experience and to provide details about where they experienced delays. A spokesperson said, “The survey is part of a 100-day challenge that started on 1 December, with the goal of improving internal... Read more of this article
