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DailyMale Clinic Awaits Arrival Of Screening Van
[Written by Patrick Bean] The DailyMale Men’s Health Clinic is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a purpose-built van for use as a mobile health clinic. Among items revealed in the charity’s first annual report were details regarding the purchase of a customised vehicle from overseas at a cost of a little more than $66,000. The van will allow the... Read more of this article
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
BOTA Celebrates Occupational Therapy Month
The Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association [BOTA] is inviting the public to help mark Occupational Therapy Month by wearing blue on April 9, with their 2025 scholarship campaign set to launch on May 1. A spokesperson said, “April is Occupational Therapy Month. The Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association serves as a unifying body, uniting occupational... Read more of this article
‘The Science Behind 4Twenty’ Summit On April 19
The Bermuda Cannabis Association and CariGenetics will host ‘The Science Behind 4Twenty’ summit on April 19th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cannabis Association, in partnership with CariGenetics, is proud to announce the launch of The Science Behind 4Twenty, a public education summit set to take place at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration... Read more of this article
Island Trading Donates Workwear To P.A.L.S.
Island Trading Limited donated over $8,000 worth of RedKap workwear clothing—including work shirts, work pants, and work shorts—to P.A.L.S. Thrift Shop. A spokesperson said, “This contribution will help fund P.A.L.S. mission of providing quality, in-home care and assistance to cancer patients and their families, enhancing their quality of... Read more of this article
‘Exploring Bermuda’s Blue Zone Potential’
CG and Zest Wellness hosted an event focusing on exploring how “Bermuda can become the first Blue Zone island in the Atlantic,” with Blue Zones described as ‘regions where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives.’ A spokesperson said, “CG and its wellness programme, Zest Wellness, successfully hosted ‘A... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert On Dementia Care Services
There is a funding gap for dementia navigation and support services, persons are not getting formally diagnosed and caregivers are not getting enough support, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert said as she provided an update on some of the observations from the Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme. Speaking in the... Read more of this article
Minister Wilson On Health Initiatives & More
“The Government will introduce legislation during this session aimed at banning industrially produced trans fats in food products to promote healthier diets and reduce the risks associated with heart disease, stroke, and diabetes,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [March 28]. The Minister’s full statement... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Launches Genome Programme
CariGenetics, in collaboration with Oxford Nanopore Technologies, has “launched its Caribbean Genome Programme, the first large-scale genomic sequencing initiative in the region.” A spokesperson said, “This pioneering effort is set to address unmet need in advancing regional genetic research in the Caribbean, providing real-time,... Read more of this article
CAST On Pandemic Review, Changes & More
“Bermuda’s leaders must embrace the opportunity to implement policies that ensure equitable healthcare access, robust public health preparedness, and transparent decision-making processes,” Collective Action Solidarity Trust [CAST] said. A spokesperson said, “The recent headlines surrounding Bermuda’s pandemic response could not... Read more of this article
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
Column: Dr Parikh On Colorectal Cancer & More
[Column written by Dr Aparna Parikh] Colorectal cancer is often thought of as a disease that affects older people, but more and more young adults are being diagnosed with it. In Bermuda, cancer causes around one-third of all deaths and colorectal cancer is a major concern. The island’s National Cancer Control Plan highlights the need for action –... Read more of this article
