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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
BHB Clarifies Doctor Record Change Process
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] “wishes to make clear the correct procedure for patients to follow in the event they wish to change their primary care doctor on record with the BHB” as “an erroneous message from a local physician was sent out that seems to be causing concern.” A spokesperson said: “If your primary care... Read more of this article
BHB Appoints Dr Anna Neilson-Williams
Dr Anna Neilson-Williams has been officially appointed chief of staff at Bermuda Hospitals Board, following nearly a year in the acting role. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced the appointment of Dr Anna Neilson-Williams as chief of staff at BHB, having acted in the role for almost a year following the retirement of... Read more of this article
BHB Advisory: KEMH Road Resurfacing Works
Road resurfacing at the entrance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Acute Care Wing will cause temporary disruption to pedestrian and vehicle access from Saturday [May 3] to Monday, May 12. A spokesperson said, “Road resurfacing works along the entrance to the Acute Care Wing [ACW] of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] will impact both... Read more of this article
BHB: ‘Successful In Our Recruitment Process’
“We will be normalising our services for all new and current cancer patients through this month,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said, explaining that they have been “successful in our recruitment process.” Last month BHB confirmed that a “number of chemotherapy treatments have been delayed” as two chemotherapy... Read more of this article
No Through Traffic At KEMH On Saturday April 12
The Bermuda Hospitals Board advised that “there will be no through traffic on the campus of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] between Point Finger Road and Berry Hill Road on Saturday 12 April from 8am to 1pm.” A spokesperson said, “Vehicles and pedestrians will be able to access the Emergency Department, the main Acute Care Wing... Read more of this article
