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Video: Minister Kim Wilson Press Conference
“We will take bold steps to improve access to affordable healthcare, strengthen public health initiatives, and address critical challenges such as mental health, elder care, and hospital capacity,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said at a press conference this afternoon [March 20] to discuss her Ministry’s Throne Speech initiatives. Minister... Read more of this article
Edgewood Pediatric Expands To New Location
Edgewood Pediatric Services announced its expansion to a new location at the Vallis Building in Hamilton and the introduction of “new services and community programs.” A spokesperson said, “Edgewood Pediatric Services, Bermuda’s trusted leader in pediatric and adolescent healthcare, is proud to announce its expansion to a new location... Read more of this article
Column: Brain Injury Awareness Open House
[Written by Dr. Kimberley Watkins & Helen Cart] Brain Injury Awareness Month recognizes resilience, featuring Bermudian David Goonewardene’s journey to recovery, with an open house at Evolution Healing Centre on March 21. March marks Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the challenges faced by those affected by traumatic brain... Read more of this article
Podiatry Practice A Dream For Taitu Kunze
Taitu Kunze fulfilled a lifelong dream to open her own podiatry practice when she established Feet First Podiatry Ltd in the Brown Brangman Building on Reid Street, Hamilton, last month. Having practised podiatry for more than 19 years in the UK and Bermuda, Ms Kunze felt the time was right to “go solo” and set up her practice, which provides foot... Read more of this article
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
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
“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
BHB: Hospital Upgrades Alert Level To 3
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has upgraded its alert level to 3 “in response to growing pressure within King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board today upgraded its alert level to 3, with 4 being the highest, in response to growing pressure within King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, primarily... Read more of this article
Chardonae Rawlins To Launch ‘Rooted & Bloom’
Chardonae Rawlins is launching ‘Rooted & Bloom’, aimed at offering “ accessible, high-quality resources and services for parents, children, teens, and educators.” A spokesperson said, “Parenting and teaching don’t come with a manual, but what if there was a community where parents, educators, and caregivers could... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Watkins On Brain Injuries & More
[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, which is a time to highlight those impacted by traumatic brain injuries. This year’s theme, “My Brain Injury Journey,” encourages individuals to share their unique stories of resilience, recovery, and the support they receive. By doing so, we... Read more of this article
Minister On Kidney Health, Awareness & More
“Today, on World Kidney Day, I want to take the opportunity to highlight the crucial importance of kidney health and the urgent need to tackle chronic kidney disease [CKD] in our community,” Minister Kim Wilson said. Minister Wilson said, “Our kidneys are vital organs that work tirelessly to filter waste, balance essential minerals,... Read more of this article
BHB Welcomes Dr Poprawski & Dr Bandlamudi
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has welcomed two new oncologists, Dr. Dagmara Poprawski and Dr. Bhanu Bandlamudi, who joined in February and are now seeing patients. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is very pleased to introduce to the community its two new oncologists, who recently joined BHB. Dr Dagmara Poprawski and Dr Bhanu Bandlamudi... Read more of this article
