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Column: Rawlins On Youth Health & More
[Column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] For many families, summer brings a welcome shift: slower mornings, later bedtimes, sunshine, and space to rest. But for children and teens, that shift can also come with emotional upheaval. The routines and social anchors that support their sense of stability school, friendships, extracurriculars fade into the... Read more of this article
Treehouse To Host Open Door Day On Saturday
Treehouse will host its ‘New Kids on the Block’ Open Door Day on Saturday [July 12] from 9.00am to 4.00pm, where guests can enjoy complimentary yoga, pilates, sound baths, mini-massages, and a variety of health and wellness samples throughout the day. A spokesperson said, “Treehouse invites the entire community to their upcoming New Kids on the... Read more of this article
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
College Offer Certificate For Nursing Assistants
A course at Bermuda College is helping to equip Bermudians with the knowledge and skills to care for seniors — both professionally and within their own families. A spokesperson said, “The Certificate for Nursing Assistants, developed in collaboration with the Bermuda Nursing and Midwifery Council, prepares participants to become certified nursing... 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
Video: STEPS To A Well Bermuda Survey
, Minister of Health Kim Wilson hosted a press conference to provide an update on the STEPS to a Well Bermuda survey. The Minister was joined by Dr. Shaun Ramroop, the Chief Medical Officer for the Government of Bermuda. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Good afternoon. “I stand before you today to remind our community of a vital opportunity... 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
Health Ministry Warns Of Rising Covid Cases
The Ministry of Health is alerting the public to a “recent increase in COVID-19 cases identified through routine surveillance.” “This uptick serves as a reminder that the virus continues to circulate in our community. COVID-19 has not gone away, and we are seeing a noticeable rise in cases”, explained Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “We... Read more of this article
Travel Clinic Urges Early Bookings For Vaccines
The Department of Health is urging travelers to book appointments with the Travel Health Clinic at least 2 to 3 months in advance due to high demand. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health is advising the public that the Travel Health Clinic continues to experience exceptionally high demand for consultations and travel-related... 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
Training Boosts Nutrition Care In Homes
Care home residents stand to benefit from enhanced nutritional care as staff from facilities across Bermuda participated in a series of onsite trainings led by Age Concern Bermuda [ACB] and the Department of Health’s Nutrition Services. A spokesperson said, “The trainings, delivered in care homes from St. George’s to Somerset, featured Department... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Hits Milestone In Cancer Study
CariGenetics reached a milestone in an ongoing cancer study, “surpassing the 25% mark of its regional 1000-men study in Bermuda and Saint Lucia.” A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics, the first genomics company in the world dedicated solely to Caribbean populations, is proud to announce a major milestone in its Caribbean Prostate Cancer... Read more of this article
