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Hospital On ‘Alert Level 3′ Due To Overcrowding
Bermuda Hospitals Board moved to Alert Level 3 today “due to increasing pressure on the Emergency Department and acute care inpatient units at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.” A spokesperson said, “In addition to rising numbers of people seeking emergency care and increasing admissions, a large number of patients who are medically... Read more of this article
BHB Offers CPR Courses To Public
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is offering CPR courses to the public to help increase life-saving skills in the community. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is offering cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] courses for the public. BHB is an international training centre of the American Heart Association [AHA]. All CPR courses follow... Read more of this article
BHB Staff Collect More Than 6 Tons Of Trash
A crew of 34 staff volunteers from Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] collected more than six tons of trash from the Caroline Bay area of Morgan’s Point on Saturday. A spokesperson said, “Organised by BHB in collaboration with the Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] charity, the scale of the collection took the BHB participants by surprise. “Angel... Read more of this article
BHB Develops ‘Vision 2030′ Strategic Plan
Bermuda Hospitals Board is developing its Vision 2030 Strategic Plan and is inviting the public to share feedback through an online survey by August 31. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is creating a new Vision 2030 Strategic Plan and is asking the community to provide their thoughts and feedback in a short, online survey. “The... Read more of this article
BHB: Lab Equipment Issues Delay Test Results
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] advises that “due to technical problems with some of its lab equipment, there may be delays in obtaining some test results.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board advises the public that due to technical problems with some of its lab equipment, there may be delays in obtaining some test results. Alternate... Read more of this article
BHB ED Exceeds International Benchmarks
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has collated its Emergency Department [ED] data to “highlight the achievements of the ED team,” with “the majority of people seen and discharged from our ED faster than international benchmarks.” A spokesperson said, “As part of national Emergency Day on 27 May, BHB collated its Emergency Department... Read more of this article
Blood Donor Centre Promotes Apheresis
Following World Blood Donor Day on June 14, the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is encouraging the community to donate blood and learn about apheresis, a special type of blood donation. A spokesperson said, “Following World Blood Donor Day on 14 June, the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is inviting the community to consider donating blood and learn more about... Read more of this article
KEMH Emergency Main Entrance Reopens
Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced that the main entrance to the Emergency Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is now re-opened following maintenance work. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board advises the public that the main entrance to the Emergency Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] has re-opened.... Read more of this article
MRI Service Paused Due To Technical Issues
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s MRI service has been “paused following technical difficulties with connections between older support equipment and the new MRI scanner.” Diagnostic Imaging Manager Terricca Smith explained, “Initial issues with our older support equipment started near the end of May, but we thought they had been resolved.... Read more of this article
Temporary Emergency Entrance At KEMH
The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that “starting Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 June, a clearly signposted temporary entrance should be used to access the Emergency Department of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.” A spokesperson said, “It will be located near the main entrance of the Acute Care Wing as pictured. “The main entrance to the... Read more of this article
BHB Calls For Blood Donations Of All Types
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Blood Donor Centre is asking people to donate blood, saying that “all blood types are needed.” 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... Read more of this article
Advisory: Phone Line Disruption At BHB
[Updated] Bermuda Hospitals Board is currently experiencing issues with its main phone line [236-2345], and Digicel is working to resolve the problem. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is currently experiencing issues with its main phone line to the hospital, 236-2345, restricting incoming calls. Digicel is currently working on the... Read more of this article
