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HAB Donates Biomedical Van To Hospital
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] donated a van to Bermuda Hospitals Board’s [BHB’s] Biomedical Engineering Department. Patrick Cerra, HAB executive member, commented: “HAB is delighted to donate this bio-medical van to the hospital. It should be noted that this is just part of our annual donation programme, in which we typically donate... Read more of this article
Survey Results: Mental Health In Bermuda
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] commissioned questions in September’s Bermuda Omnibus survey, and the “results showed more residents between 18 and 35 rated their mental health as being worse since the pandemic than those in older age groups.” A spokesperson said, “Today is World Mental Health Day. In Bermuda, the theme for this... Read more of this article
CIDT Highlights New Aquatic Therapies
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Community Intellectual Disability Team [CIDT] highlighted new aquatic therapies at their Exceptional Fall BBQ Celebration. A spokesperson said, “Members of the community with intellectual disabilities, together with their family and friends, attended the free event at Clearwater Beach. Hosted by the CIDT, the social... Read more of this article
KEMH: Pink Lights For Breast Cancer Awareness
The main entrance of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] will feature pink light every night during the month of October in order to highlight breast cancer awareness. A spokesperson said, “The main entrance of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be bathed in a soft pink light every night during the month of October. The light is to remind... Read more of this article
Oct 1: BHB’s CIDT To Host Exceptional Fall Event
Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Community Intellectual Disability Team [CIDT] will be hosting the Exceptional Fall BBQ Celebration on Saturday [Oct 1] following postponement of the Exceptional Summer BBQ Celebration which was slated for the end of August. “This is the second social event we’ve created this year specifically for our intellectual... Read more of this article
BHB Appoints Keltie Jamieson As New CHIO
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has appointed Keltie Jamieson as its new chief hospital information officer [CHIO]. A spokesperson said, “Ms Jamieson will report directly to the CEO & President, Michael Richmond, MD. “As the CHIO, Ms Jamieson will oversee BHB’s information technology, information management and telecommunications functions and... Read more of this article
BHB Electronic Records To Go Live In October
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] provided an update on its electronic medical record project, which they said “will go live on 29 October 2022.” A spokesperson said, “Since the project started in April 2021, hundreds of BHB staff have been working within dedicated work streams with our vendor, Cerner. Staff have named the new system PEARL... Read more of this article
BHB Awards $100K In Scholarships To 8 Students
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has awarded eight scholarships, worth $100,000 over one or more years. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] today announces the awarding of eight scholarships, worth $100,000 over one or more years. All the scholarships are administered and by BHB, with funding for one from GlaxoSmithKline Insurance Ltd,... Read more of this article
First Year Of The Integrated Healthcare Clinic
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is celebrating the first year of the Integrated Healthcare Clinic [IHC] a year after it opened at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre. “Having launched in July 2021, the IHC offers people in the East End who need mental health and chronic illness services a place to receive care closer to home,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Temporary Closure Of BHB Hyperbaric Chamber
Bermuda Hospitals Board’s hyperbaric chamber will close on Friday [Sept 2] and reopen on Monday, September 19. A spokesperson said, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bermuda Hospitals Board’s hyperbaric chamber will close on Friday, September 2 and reopen on Monday, September 19.” Related Stories ‘Strong Smell’ At Hospital Being... Read more of this article
Join Corporate Blood Drive by August 31
Bermuda companies and organisations still have a chance to join the tenth Corporate Blood Drive, with the deadline for signing on August 31. A Bermuda Hospitals Board spokesperson said, “Bermuda companies and organisations still have a chance to join the tenth Corporate Blood Drive, with the deadline for signing up 31 August 2022. Any company interested... Read more of this article
Donate Blood And Win A Ride On A Whip
Bermuda Hospitals Board and the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre announced that blood and apheresis donors who donate between 1 August and 30 September 2022 will be entered into a raffle draw for two $50 Whip Rideshare credits prizes. A spokesperson said, “This is thanks to Whip Rideshare who has donated the Whip ride credits. The winner will be announced... Read more of this article
BHB’s CIDT To Host Exceptional Summer Event
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Community Intellectual Disability Team [CIDT] will be hosting their ‘Exceptional Summer BBQ Celebration’ on Saturday, August 27 at Clearwater Beach. “This is the second social event we’ve created this year specifically for our intellectual disability community and their families,” said Chris Cunningham,... Read more of this article
38 Students Join BHB For Summer Internships
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has employed 38 students in its Summer Student Programme this year. A spokesperson said, “The 12-week programme provides college and university students an opportunity to gain experience, develop skills, and make important business contacts in their field of interest. “Students this year are from a wide range of disciplines... Read more of this article
Dr Neilson-Williams Appointed Chief Of Psychiatry
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that Dr Anna Neilson-Williams has been appointed as chief of psychiatry, effective 15 August 2022. A spokesperson said, “Dr Neilson-Williams has been the acting chief of psychiatry since September 2021. “The chief of psychiatry provides clinical direction and administrative leadership for mental health, substance... Read more of this article
$6.6M Project To Upgrade Laundry Facilities
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said they have “started a $6.6-million project to renovate its ageing laundry facility.” The Laundry & Linen Department has been housed in the basement of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s [KEMH] General Wing since the facility was constructed in the 1960s. “Renovation... Read more of this article
