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Cancer Centre And PALS Sign New MoU
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] and PALS have strengthened their long-standing relationship through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding [MoU]. A spokesperson said, “The agreement formalises their shared commitment to delivering coordinated, patient-centred cancer care and support across Bermuda. “The MoU was jointly signed by... Read more of this article
BHB Telephone System Upgrade On Nov 22
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will undergo a telephone system upgrade on Saturday [Nov 22] from 5.00am to 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will be undergoing a telephone system upgrade this weekend. The work is not expected to significantly impact calls to and from the hospitals. In the first few hours of the upgrade,... Read more of this article
Open Airways On World COPD Awareness Day
Open Airways is raising awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] noting that they provides a range of free services for people living with COPD and asthma. A spokesperson said, “Experts from around the world call for early diagnosis and treatment of this chronic lung disease for improved quality of life. “According... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Camille Powe On Diabetes & More
[Column written by Dr Camille E. Powe] It’s Diabetes Awareness Month, which is particularly important on island given that the Bermuda Diabetes Association estimates that as many as 15-20 per cent of the population may suffer from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. As an endocrinologist and co-director of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Program at Mass General... Read more of this article
Health Professional Regulation Modernized
The Ministry of Health recently announced the launch of an initiative for the Modernization of Health Professional Regulation, a “comprehensive reform designed to enhance Bermuda’s health professional regulatory framework.” A spokesperson said, “On 25th September, the Ministry in collaboration with the Bermuda Health Council hosted a... Read more of this article
BHB Celebrates Perioperative Nursing Excellence
[Written by Michelle Evans] “The operating room is where precision meets purpose, and teamwork transforms skill into healing.” — Michelle Evans DHA, MSN, BSN, RN, BHB Clinical Resource Nurse, Perioperative Services Illuminating Excellence in Surgical Care Perioperative Services represent the entire continuum of care that patients receive from... Read more of this article
Minister: Three Cases Of Leptospirosis This Year
For the year 2025, the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] has “reported three confirmed cases of leptospirosis in humans, all of which have received appropriate medical care,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “I assure the public that we have taken all actions within our mandate... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Watkins On World Stroke Day
[Column written by Dr Kimberley Watkins] On World Stroke Day, a powerful gathering titled A Stroke of Genius brought together community members to shed light on the personal impacts of stroke and inspire collective action. I am thankful for the dedicated team Sandro Fubler and Jeshmi Pradhan at Evolution Healing Centre, as well as for Nicole Chichon-De... Read more of this article
Geoff Parker Architects Win Design Contest
The Ministry of Health announced that Geoff Parker Architects has been selected as the winner of the design competition for the redevelopment of Lefroy House Care Community. A Government spokesperson said, “The design competition was launched earlier this year to find the best concept for a new, state-of-the-art care community that will replace the... Read more of this article
AXA XL Man On The Run On November 9th
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre are asking the men of Bermuda to take part in the AXA XL Man on the Run 5K on Sunday, November 9th. A spokesperson said, “With AXA XL Reinsurance Ltd as the title sponsor, this event unites men across the island to raise awareness and funds for men’s health initiatives. “The event was the brainchild of... Read more of this article
Green Family Donates $100,000 To BCHC
The Green Family made a donation of $100,000 to Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC], to be distributed over five years at $20,000 annually. A spokesperson said, “This donation underscores the family’s ongoing dedication to supporting healthcare initiatives and advancing cancer care in Bermuda. “Since 2012 the Green Family have made cumulative... Read more of this article
Join MOvember And Support Men’s Health
This November, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre “challenges men across the island to take action for men’s health by joining MOvember Bermud, the annual campaign where growing a moustache can help save lives.” A spokesperson said, “Whether you go solo or rally your mates, it’s easy to get involved. Register now at www.movember.bm and... Read more of this article
