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BHEC Launches Kidney Disease Campaign
The Bermuda Health Council, local health professionals, and medical doctors have partnered “to increase awareness of chronic kidney disease [CKD] for National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day on March 10.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council, local health professionals, and medical doctors have partnered to increase awareness... Read more of this article
Health Council On Covid ‘Fit To Fly’ Certificate
“Effective January 17, 2022, registered health service providers have been granted the ability to provide Covid-19 rapid antigen testing, and issue the corresponding fit-to-fly certificates for individuals traveling to the United States,” a memo from BHEC said. A spokesperson said, “As of noon today, the Bermuda Health Council [BHEC] issued... Read more of this article
Genrui Antigen Test Removed From Approved List
The Bermuda Health Council advised that they have “removed the Genrui Antigen Test Kit from the approved list of Covid-19 antigen test kits until further notice.” A spokesperson said, “The Health Products Regulatory Authority [HPRA] has encouraged the public to remove the product due to hundreds of users complaints about false positive... Read more of this article
Health Council’s ‘Non-Compliant’ Employers’ List
The Bermuda Health Council has released the list of “Non-Compliant Employers” on their website, with the Health Council reminding “employers of shared responsibility for health insurance coverage.” A spokesperson said, “Since June 2015, the Bermuda Health Council [the “Health Council”] was granted the right to publish... Read more of this article
Access To Covid Testing, Vaccines, Treatment
The Bermuda Health Council has created a rather informative infographic outlining the current access to Covid-19 testing, vaccination and treatment in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “There is a lot of information online and sometimes it can be overwhelming when searching through multiple platforms for information. With this in mind, the Health Council... Read more of this article
BHEC: List Of Approved Covid Testing Facilities
The Bermuda Health Council has published a directory of approved Covid-19 testing facilities in Bermuda, with five listed: C & S West Medical Services, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Northshore Medical Laboratory, HMC Burnaby Urgent Care & Medical Imaging, and Helix Genetic And Scientific Solutions. The statement from the Bermuda Health... Read more of this article
BHEC Provides List Of Approved Antigen Tests
The Bermuda Health Council has published a list of approved SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen tests, with approximately 60 listed. “This list will be monitored and updated on a weekly basis, as appropriate. Providing transparency is necessary to ensure the uniformed use of quality antigen tests here in Bermuda,” a spokesperson said. “While... Read more of this article
Bermuda Health Council On Accreditation Of MDL
The Bermuda Health Council provided some information on the accreditation status of the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory [MDL]. A spokesperson said, “In its regulatory role, the Health Council is responsible for ensuring the accreditation of all clinical laboratories on the island according to Bermuda’s Public Health [Clinical Laboratories] Regulations... Read more of this article
Argus’ Thrive Donates To Vaccination Programme
The Argus’ Thrive Programme donated healthy snacks and water for the Close To Home Mobile Vaccination Programme. A spokesperson said, “Argus’ Thrive, a health and wellness programme that supports your overall well-being is giving back to the community with a donation of healthy snacks and water for the Close to Home Mobile Vaccination Programme. Dr.... Read more of this article
Mobile Vaccinations: Pennos, Shelly Bay & More
The Bermuda Health Council has released the upcoming schedule for the “Close to Home” Mobile Vaccine Programme. A statement on their website said, “The Bermuda Health Council along with the Department of Health nurses and many volunteers have organised and managed the ‘Close to Home’ Mobile Vaccine Programme which allows residents to ask... Read more of this article
Pens Donated To Mobile Vaccination Programme
A number of local businesses donated pens for the vaccination programme with an aim to ”create a better experience for individuals by having pens available that did not need to be shared or wiped off with alcohol between uses.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council thanks AXA XL, Chubb, Willis Towers Watson, and Zurich... Read more of this article
Carnations & Vaccinations At NSC On Saturday
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Chubb and Zurich donated 450 carnations, which will be given to women and mothers this Saturday [May 8] during the mobile vaccination clinic at the Bermuda National Sports Centre from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council would like to thank Chubb and Zurich for their donation... Read more of this article
Exemption Protocol For Home Care Providers
The Bermuda Health Council is advising Home Care providers of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Stay at Home] Regulations 2021 exemption protocol. A spokesperson said, “All registered Home Care providers [Caregivers] are advised to: Carry a copy of your official registration letter provided by the Health Council. This applies to individuals... Read more of this article
New Registrar: Bermuda Psychologists Council
The Bermuda Health Council advised that as the new Registrar for Bermuda Psychologists Council, they are “accepting all initial and renewal registration applications on behalf of the Bermuda Psychologists Council, effective immediately.” They said, “Please note: 1] “The Health Council is the new Registrar to contact for initial... Read more of this article
Health Council Launches Q&A Series
The Bermuda Health Council has partnered with Bernews as they launch their Q&A Series, which is aimed at answering the public’s questions about the island’s health care system. A spokesperson said, “Answers supplied by: Dr. Ricky Brathwaite, CEO of the Bermuda Health Council [www.bhec.bm]; a quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Social Disparities In Healthy Food Access’
The Health Council is holding a discussion this afternoon [Oct 29] with Food Fight Task Force, part of the Social Justice Bermuda Collective to discuss Social Disparities in Healthy Food Access, and you can watch the live video below. Related Stories “Social Disparities In Healthy Food Access” Health Council Launches Patient Safety Video Social... Read more of this article
