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BHB Seeking ‘O Negative’ Blood Donation
Bermuda Hospitals Board is asking people with O negative blood to donate as “stocks of this blood type are running low.” A spokesperson said, “Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. “If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor... Read more of this article
BHB Telephone System Upgrade On Nov 22
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will undergo a telephone system upgrade on Saturday [Nov 22] from 5.00am to 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will be undergoing a telephone system upgrade this weekend. The work is not expected to significantly impact calls to and from the hospitals. In the first few hours of the upgrade,... Read more of this article
BHB Celebrates Perioperative Nursing Excellence
[Written by Michelle Evans] “The operating room is where precision meets purpose, and teamwork transforms skill into healing.” — Michelle Evans DHA, MSN, BSN, RN, BHB Clinical Resource Nurse, Perioperative Services Illuminating Excellence in Surgical Care Perioperative Services represent the entire continuum of care that patients receive from... Read more of this article
BHB Donates Medical Supplies To Jamaica
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has donated medical supplies to help equip Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth, Jamaica following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. A spokesperson said, “This week, Bermuda Hospitals Board was pleased to donate medical supplies to help equip Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, which was devastated... Read more of this article
Island Welcomes Two Babies During Hurricane
The island welcomed two babies during Hurricane Imelda, the hospital has confirmed. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is happy to announce the birth of baby Gosai Pritmani, baby GP for short, during storm conditions at 7:47pm on Wednesday 1 October. “Baby GP, a boy, is the first born of parents Niraj Pritmani and his wife Sonam... Read more of this article
BHB Appoints Dr. Michael Ashton To New Role
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced the appointment of Dr Michael Ashton as chief of infectious diseases and patient centred medical home. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Michael Ashton as chief of infectious diseases and patient centred medical home. “Dr Ashton previously served as... Read more of this article
KEMH Road Closure For Equipment Delivery
The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that the” road through the KEMH campus that connects Berry Hill and Point Finger Roads will not be accessible as a through road on Wednesday 10 September, from about 7:30am through to at least 4pm.” A spokesperson said, “The road will be blocked near the Orthopaedic [Fracture] Clinic entrance [the... Read more of this article
Temporary KEMH Emergency Drop-Off Change
Starting on Monday [Sept 8] the “vehicular drop-off and collection point for those attending Emergency Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be the Acute Care Wing main entrance,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said. A spokesperson said, “Ambulances will be using the usual drop-off area immediately in front of the Emergency... Read more of this article
Department Of Health Advances Interoperability
The Department of Health, with support from the Pan-American Health Organization [PAHO], completed a two-day workshop introducing a “new digital tool that will make it easier for healthcare providers to share immunization information.” A Government spokesperson said, “The FHIR [Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources] Interface... Read more of this article
BHB: Hyperbaric Chamber Resumes Operation
The hyperbaric chamber at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is back in service after a temporary closure last week. A Bermuda Hospitals Board spokesperson said, “Operation of the hyperbaric chamber at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has resumed following a closure due to staff shortages last week Thursday.” Related Stories BHB Celebrates... Read more of this article
BHB Hyperbaric Chamber Temporarily Closed
The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that the hyperbaric chamber at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is temporarily closed due to “staffing issues.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board advises that due to unexpected staffing issues, the hyperbaric chamber at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be closed temporarily.... Read more of this article
BHB Advises Of Road Closure On Thursday
Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that the road on the KEMH campus that connects Berry Hill and Point Finger Roads will not be accessible as a through road on the morning of Thursday 14 August, from about 7:30am through to about noon. A spokesperson said, “The road will be blocked near the Orthopaedic [Fracture] Clinic entrance [the old Emergency... Read more of this article
