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Island Health Welcomes Dr. Cassandra Pitcher
Island Health Services announced that Dr. Cassandra Pitcher has joined the Family Practice Group team. A spokesperson said, “Island Health Services is delighted to welcome Dr. Cassandra Pitcher, an accomplished internal medicine physician, to the Family Practice Group team. “Dr. Pitcher brings years of experience in diagnosing, treating,... Read more of this article
BHB Appoints Dr. Michael Ashton To New Role
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced the appointment of Dr Michael Ashton as chief of infectious diseases and patient centred medical home. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Michael Ashton as chief of infectious diseases and patient centred medical home. “Dr Ashton previously served as... Read more of this article
Column: Ewles On Asthma, Awareness & More
[Column written by Mary Ewles] The average person breathes 12-20 times every minute, more than 25,000 times a day. That’s over 670 million breaths in an average lifetime. For most, it’s automatic, invisible, effortless. But for thousands of people in Bermuda living with asthma, COPD [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, like emphysema and chronic... Read more of this article
Stroke Rehab Survey Running Until October 31
Evolution Healing Centre has launched an extended stroke rehabilitation survey in collaboration with BHB and community partners, running until October 31. Dr. Kimberley Watkins said, “Bermuda is taking significant strides towards enhancing stroke rehabilitation by launching an extension of the important survey, which aims to gather vital insights... Read more of this article
Ministry Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month
“Each year, Bermuda loses an average of three to five lives to death by suicide,” the Ministry of Health said as they recognized Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day. A Government spokesperson said, “This September, the Ministry of Health joins the global community in solemn recognition of Suicide Prevention Month,... Read more of this article
Health Staff Join CARPHA AMR Training
The Department of Health staff recently participated in the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s [CARPHA] largest training workshop on antimicrobial resistance [AMR], held in Trinidad and Tobago from August 25–29, 2025. A Government spokesperson said, “The week-long programme brought together experts and health officers from 20 Caribbean nations... Read more of this article
Temporary KEMH Emergency Drop-Off Change
Starting on Monday [Sept 8] the “vehicular drop-off and collection point for those attending Emergency Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be the Acute Care Wing main entrance,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said. A spokesperson said, “Ambulances will be using the usual drop-off area immediately in front of the Emergency... Read more of this article
Ministry Of Health Free Gardening Workshop
The Ministry of Health invites residents to sign up for the annual Grow, Eat, $ave Gardening Workshop, a free, nine-week program designed to help you grow your own food, eat healthier, and save money. A Government spokesperson said, “From preparing your soil and planting your first seedlings, to learning natural pest remedies, composting, and... Read more of this article
Column: Rawlins On Children, Trauma & More
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] The first week of school is supposed to be a fresh start. New uniforms, sharpened pencils, the hum of possibility in the air. But if you look closely, you’ll notice the child who lingers at the back of the room, avoiding eye contact. The one who startles when the door slams. The one whose homework is... Read more of this article
Dr Spencer Brown To Hold Two Workshops
Physical performance coach Dr Spencer Brown will share his knowledge and expertise at the Game Changers sports conference and expo at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club. Dr Brown, of the Island Rehab Hub, will deliver two workshops entitled, ‘Staying in the Game: Smarter training for injury prevention’, and ‘Built to move: The case... Read more of this article
Department Of Health Advances Interoperability
The Department of Health, with support from the Pan-American Health Organization [PAHO], completed a two-day workshop introducing a “new digital tool that will make it easier for healthcare providers to share immunization information.” A Government spokesperson said, “The FHIR [Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources] Interface... Read more of this article
Integrated Health Welcomes Dr Kyle Steineman
Associates in Integrated Health has welcomed Dr. Kyle Steineman to its team. A spokesperson said, “Associates in Integrated Health is excited to welcome Dr. Kyle Steineman, Doctor of Chiropractic, to our team. “Dr. Steineman has a deep passion for pediatric wellness, rehabilitation, sports and nutrition. Many in Bermuda will already know Dr.... Read more of this article
