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BHB Clarifies Doctor Record Change Process

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

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

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’

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

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

Column: Kromko On Occupational Therapy Month

Column: Kromko On Occupational Therapy Month

[Written by Courtney Kromko] At Bermuda Hospitals Board we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Month this April by sharing information about our profession with staff and also with the public. The occupational therapy profession goes much deeper that what typically comes to mind when we hear the word “occupation.” In the spirit of celebrating occupational... Read more of this article

Hospital Updates On Available Bed Capacity

Hospital Updates On Available Bed Capacity

The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today provided an update on their available bed capacity. CEO & President, Scott Pearman comments: “Following the initial crisis, our surge response included opening up additional space and doubling patients in two of the larger ACW acute care unit rooms on each floor. A really big thank you to our staff... Read more of this article

No Through Traffic At KEMH On Saturday April 5

No Through Traffic At KEMH On Saturday April 5

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 5 April from 7:30am to 3pm.” A spokesperson said, “Vehicles and pedestrians will be able to access the Emergency Department, the main Acute Care Wing entrance... Read more of this article

BHB Upgrading Diagnostic Imaging At KEMH

BHB Upgrading Diagnostic Imaging At KEMH

“Bermuda Hospitals Board announced today “that it is undertaking a programme of replacing or upgrading aging diagnostic imaging equipment at KEMH, following increasing issues with repairs and maintenance impacting imaging services.” A spokesperson said, “Modalities being replaced include x-ray, CT, MRI, nuclear imaging and ultrasound.... Read more of this article

Minister Wilson On BHB Beds, Elder Care & More

Minister Wilson On BHB Beds, Elder Care & More

“Hospital bed shortages continue to pose a significant challenge, largely due to the number of patients remaining in hospital after being deemed medically fit for discharge,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “we are focused on improving elder care services by upgrading existing facilities and planning new ones to meet... Read more of this article

Hospital Statement On Oncology Nurses

Hospital Statement On Oncology Nurses

The Bermuda Hospitals Board today explained “what is being done to stabilise oncology services following its two chemotherapy nurses being unable to work for unrelated and personal reasons.” A spokesperson said, “Chemotherapy nurses are specialist nurses who are trained to give chemotherapy treatments to cancer patients. BHB has two nurses,... Read more of this article

OBA’s Tucker On Hospital Beds, KEMH & More

OBA’s Tucker On Hospital Beds, KEMH & More

“The issue of having insufficient patient beds and the staffing issues at KEMH is part of a much larger problem,” Shadow Health Minister Robin Tucker said. BHB Raises Alert Level Due To Pressure This follows after the Bermuda Hospitals Board upgraded its alert level to 3, with 4 being the highest, due to what they said was “growing... Read more of this article