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BHB Purchases Craig Appin House Building
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced it has “purchased Craig Appin House in Hamilton in a favourable deal that protects it from future rental increases.” A spokesperson said, “BHB has rented space in Craig Appin for over ten years, after it had to decant its Human Resources, ITS and Finance offices from the Queen Elizabeth Nurses... Read more of this article
BHB Offer Raffle Prizes For Blood Donation
Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced a new initiative to boost blood donations with a Valentine’s Day raffle. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces a raffle being run by the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre. Starting on Tuesday 2 January 2024, if an existing blood donor brings another person who hasn’t donated before... Read more of this article
Lamb Foggo Will Be Closed On December 25 & 26
Bermuda Hospitals Board extended wishes for a safe holiday weekend and advised that Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC] in St. David’s will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board wishes the public a safe and happy holiday weekend. If urgent medical care is required the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre [UCC]... Read more of this article
Scott Pearman Appointed BHB CEO & President
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has appointed R. Scott Pearman as the new Chief Executive Officer [CEO] and President. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces that the Deputy CEO R Scott Pearman has been appointed as the new chief executive officer [CEO] & president of BHB following a competitive recruitment process. He... Read more of this article
BHB: Please Do Not Visit Patients If You Are Sick
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today “reminded people not to visit patients in hospital if they have respiratory symptoms, including patients in acute and critical care, Gosling [children’s] and maternity units, and residents in long term care units and group homes.” A spokesperson said, “With figures for respiratory illnesses rising... Read more of this article
Blood Donor Centre Calls For O Positive Blood
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is asking people with O positive blood to donate. Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. A spokesperson said, “If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at [441] 236-5067 or blood.donor@bhb.bm, by WhatsApp... Read more of this article
BHB To Light Up Green For Mental Health
The Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, in collaboration with King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, will illuminate the Acute Care Wing entrance with a soft green light starting Friday evening. The management and staff of the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute are urging the public again this year to be mindful of their mental health particularly in this holiday... Read more of this article
HAB To Fund $200K In BHB Medical Equipment
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] has agreed to set aside $200,000 to fund medical equipment for Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. “At our 2023 annual general meeting in September, our membership approved $200,000 of funding for the 2023/24 financial year,” said HAB President Patrick Cerra. “Throughout the year, HAB works with BHB to determine... Read more of this article
Argus Group Donates $52,500 To BHB
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] expressed gratitude for a $52,500 donation from The Argus Group, facilitated by the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today thanks the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation for facilitating the donation of $52,500 from The Argus Group to purchase a GreenLight... Read more of this article
BHB Resumes Pre-Covid Visiting Hours
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has “resumed its pre-Covid visiting hours,” which they said “are slightly longer on most units” BHB Chief of Nursing Judy Richardson said, “Visiting hours on our Inpatient Medical-Surgical Units at KEMH have returned to 11am to 8pm allowing family and friends more time with their loved... Read more of this article
Clarien Donate Flowers To KEMH, Agape House
Clarien Bank donated flowers to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] and Agape House, with “aim to bring joy and hope to the patients, staff, and visitors of the hospital.” A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank, one of the largest independent integrated financial services organisations in Bermuda, is pleased to announce its recent... Read more of this article
BHB Histopathology & Post-Mortem Reports
Due to a staffing shortage in the Pathology Department, the Bermuda Hospitals Board has extended the turnaround time for histopathology results and post-mortem reports, but aims to resolve the issue by December. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today communicated that there has been an increase in the turnaround time of its histology... Read more of this article
BHB Thanks St. George’s Trust Company
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is offering its thanks to St. George’s Trust Company for its $10,000 donation toward “purchasing equipment and supporting blood donation for the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre.” BHB Consultant Haematologist Dr Eyitayo Fakunle said, “We are deeply grateful to St. George’s Trust Company. This generous... Read more of this article
BHB Offer Free Screenings: World Stroke Day
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will provide complimentary health screenings and stroke risk evaluations on World Stroke Day. A spokesperson said, “Are you at high risk for having a stroke? You will be able to find out as Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] celebrates World Stroke Day on Monday 30 October.” “We will be offering free health... Read more of this article
KEMH Main Entrance To Be Closed On Saturday
King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s main Point Finger Road entrance will close on Saturday 20 October to enable minor excavation works. A spokesperson said, “The Point Finger Road entrance to the hospital’s staff parking area [located near Berry Hill Road] should be used. “Personnel will be at the scene to advise drivers. Please follow... Read more of this article
Mental Health Awareness Week Launched
The Bermuda Hospitals Board recently launched Mental Health Awareness Week with speeches from Virloy Lewin, Anna Neilson-Williams, and Minister Kim Wilson. Health Promotion Coordinator Virloy Lewin’s Statement The phrase ‘no man is an island’ by English metaphysical poet, John Donne, expresses the idea that human beings do badly when... Read more of this article
