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Minister On New Benefits For HIP/FutureCare
HIP and FutureCare policyholders will “benefit from a significant package of enhanced coverage,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 5]. The Minister said, “It gives me great pleasure to announce that, beginning in January 2026, HIP and FutureCare policyholders will benefit from a significant package... Read more of this article
BHB Invites Public To Vision 2030 Event
Bermuda Hospitals Board is inviting the public to a drop-in session at City Hall on December 8 to help shape its Vision 2030 strategic plan. A spokesperson said, “If you want to have your say in the future direction of your hospital services, you should pop by the City Hall foyer in Hamilton between 11am and 3pm on Monday 8 December. “BHB... Read more of this article
Bermuda Marks World AIDS Day
“Today, we gather to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025. This year, Bermuda proudly joins the global community under the theme: “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” Health Minister Kim Wilson said. Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “This theme reminds us of the serious setbacks the world has faced in the fight against... Read more of this article
Free Health Services Offered On Thursday
The Ministry of Health will host a free community outreach event offering dental care, health screenings, and wellness services in St. George’s on December 4. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health invites the community to attend the Department of Health’s Community Outreach, “A Day of Health and Smiles” on Thursday, December... Read more of this article
Dignity House Offers Suboxone-Assisted Detox
Dignity House has expanded its services to offer Suboxone-assisted detox, with the facility noting that they are the “only private facility in Bermuda equipped to safely treat opioid dependence.” A spokesperson said, “As the holiday season approaches, many people reflect on health, family, and the possibility of new beginnings. For... Read more of this article
Bermuda Pediatric Center Moves Location
The Bermuda Pediatric Center [BPC] is now located on the 1st floor of the Pearman Building, 3 Gorham Road, Hamilton, Located next to the Woodbourne Chemist pharmacy. A spokesperson said, “New patients are encouraged to visit the new location and meet the team: Dr. Richard Fulton, Dr. Sylvanus Nawab, and Nurse Bernadette Wilson, who have over 60... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Observe World AIDS Day
Bermuda will observe World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1, with the Ministry of Health hosting a public commemoration at Victoria Park from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. A Government spokesperson said, “On Monday, December 1, Bermuda will join the global community in observing World AIDS Day. The Ministry of Health invites the public to commemorate this important... Read more of this article
BHB Seeking ‘O Negative’ Blood Donation
Bermuda Hospitals Board is asking people with O negative blood to donate as “stocks of this blood type are running low.” A spokesperson said, “Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment. “If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor... Read more of this article
Root Solutions Launches Advanced Hair Analysis
Local certified trichologist Jennifer Doe, founder of Root Solutions Bermuda, has expanded her expertise in hair and scalp health by completing advanced training in polarized light microscopy at the Bauman Medical Group in Florida, under the Italian Academy of Hair Microscopy. A spokesperson said, “She is now a Certified Technician in Polarized... Read more of this article
Manifest And Joy Retreat Set For January
Rachel Simons and Niamah Cann will host “Your Best Year – A Manifest & Joy Retreat 2026” in January at The Retreat House, offering a curated half-day experience focused on creativity, alignment, and intentional planning for the year ahead. “As 2026 approaches, many of us feel called to begin the new year with clarity, calm, and a deeper... Read more of this article
‘Our Hospital Is Under Tremendous Pressure’
The Ministry of Health today issued an “urgent appeal to the public as King Edward VII Memorial Hospital continues to experience significant pressure.” A spokesperson said, ”Patients who need to be admitted for inpatient care are waiting for beds in the Emergency Department, while many individuals who are medically fit for discharge... Read more of this article
Ministry Honours 43 Grow Eat $ave Graduates
The Ministry of Health honoured 43 participants of the Grow Eat $ave Gardening Programme at a ceremony on 13 November, held at the Devonshire Seventh-day Adventist Church. Now in its ninth year, the programme continues to support Bermuda’s efforts to “strengthen food security, improve health outcomes, and promote community resilience.” Minister... Read more of this article
