Video & Photos: Bermuda Life Center Opening
The Bermuda Life Center — the island’s first private dialysis centre — was officially opened this weekend, with Premier David Burt and Medical Director Dr. Lynette Thomas cutting the ribbon.
Speaking at the opening, Dr Thomas — the first Bermudian board-certified nephrologist — said, “After 13 years of caring for Bermuda’s renal failure patients, my dream is realized and history is made today.”
13-minute live video replay:
Noting that dialysis patients have to spend 15 – 20 hours per week at dialysis centres, Dr Thomas said the centres can “become a second home,” so said patients should have a choice where they spend this time.
Located on Front Street in Hamilton, the event which was emceed by Philip Butterfield, who is a Director of the Bermuda Life Center.
Diabetic kidney failure is a growing market in Bermuda. All covered by everyone’s insurance premiums.
Can you bring in a coke and fries while you’re waiting?
Looks lovely – well done to all!
Fantastic!! I would like to congratulate Dr. Thomas on her accomplishment and the opening of Bermuda Life Center!! I’m so thrilled and excited for what this means to Bermuda’s kidney patients and I want to wish you all involved with this medical facility the Best of Luck!!