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Blood Donor Centre Calls For O+ Donors
The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is calling for donors with O positive blood to “donate ahead of Christmas due to a critical shortage.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is calling for donors with O positive blood to come and donate ahead of Christmas due to a critical shortage. The Blood Donor Centre will remain open... Read more of this article
Hyperbaric Chamber Temporarily Closed
Bermuda Hospitals Board has “temporarily closed the hyperbaric chamber to elective and emergency activity until at least 1 February 2026. ” A spokesperson said, “This is due to the unavailability of qualified patient diving attendants. “We are taking active steps to resolve the situation. We are currently training staff members... Read more of this article
BHB Invites Public To Vision 2030 Event
Bermuda Hospitals Board is inviting the public to a drop-in session at City Hall on December 8 to help shape its Vision 2030 strategic plan. A spokesperson said, “If you want to have your say in the future direction of your hospital services, you should pop by the City Hall foyer in Hamilton between 11am and 3pm on Monday 8 December. “BHB... Read more of this article
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
