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Lindo’s Race Raises Over $30K For Charity
The 2025 Lindo’s-to-Lindo’s event raised over $30,000 for the Bermuda Diabetes Association through its annual run and walk, now in its 26th year. A spokesperson said, “The 2025 Lindo’s-to-Lindo’s, now in its 26th year, raised $30,353.07 for the Bermuda Diabetes Association [BDA] with its March event – the biggest fundraiser of the year... Read more of this article
MP Tucker Seeks Clarity On Health Spending
[Updated] Shadow Health Minister Robin Tucker is urging transparency around Bermuda’s healthcare finances. She said, “Since the implementation of the block grant in 2019, the public has not had a clear picture of Bermuda’s health finances and expenditures. How do we know healthcare funds are being efficiently managed or what the island’s actual... 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
Dylan Peart Graduates At Boston Hospital
Bermudian Dylan Peart has graduated during a special ceremony via Zoom from his hospital room in Boston. Dylan, who has a rare genetic disorder, faced serious health challenges in the autumn when he experienced multiple seizures and a dangerously rapid heart rate. While doctors in Bermuda managed to stabilise the seizures, his condition required specialised... Read more of this article
HIV Testing Day & Health Fair On June 27
The Ministry of Health will observe HIV Testing Day on June 27, saying that is “an important opportunity to renew conversations about HIV, break down stigma, promote regular testing, and highlight the services and support available throughout Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “As part of its commitment to community well-being,... Read more of this article
Restoration Of The Mangrove Bay Clinic
Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams and Minister of Health Kim Wilson held a press conference to provide an update on the Mangrove Bay Clinic. Minister Jache Adams said, “Good afternoon Minister Wilson, colleagues, and members of the media, Thank you for joining us here in Somerset as we mark an important moment for our community... 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
Updated Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Now Available
The Ministry of Health has announced that the updated Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, targeting the JN.1 variant, is now available in Bermuda by appointment. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health announces the availability of the updated Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, designed to target the JN.1 variant. The vaccine is now... 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
Ariel Re Wins Corporate Blood Drive
Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced that Ariel Re is the corporate blood drive winner for 2024/25, the first time a company has won from the insurance/reinsurance sector. The competition had 21 organisations participating this year and all the companies together contributed to 28% of all blood donations, or 494 units. “The power of this competition... 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
