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First Anniversary Of Hospital’s Acute Care Wing
Today [Sept 14] is the first anniversary of the move to the hospital’s Acute Care Wing, and figures to the end of August indicate that hospital staff have seen 31,830 patients in the Emergency Department; performed 11,548 surgeries; and given 22,340 dialysis treatments and 28,271 x-rays. Chief of Staff Dr Michael Weitekamp said, “Today is the... Read more of this article
Variety Committee Donates $13,000 To BHCT
The committed group of individuals who voluntarily organize the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] has followed up on its success of last year in holding the second BHB Variety Show on April 11, raising $13,000 for the new acute care wing at KEMH. The event featured a lineup of 20 different acts and strong ticket sales from the outset, with a fun-filled,... Read more of this article
Arch & XL Donate $3 Million For New Wing
The Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] received a $3 million donation from Arch Capital Group and XL Group as a joint gift for the new reception lobby in the Acute Care Wing. This donation was made as part of the Why it Matters campaign, which is still actively raising funds to reach the $40 million target set to fund the initial payment for... Read more of this article
New Gift Shop Opens In New KEMH Wing
The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda [HAB] opened its new Gift Shop in the lobby of the new Acute Care Wing today [Sept 15], featuring more space than its previous location and new stock items for sale. For the first time, the Gift Shop is offering a self-service coffee bar, with a choice of different coffees and teas along with wrapped baked goods. Opening... Read more of this article
New Emergency Department Location Opens
[Updated] The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] Acute Care Wing is set to open to the public, with the new emergency department opening its doors tonight at 12.01am. The emergency department entrance is located on Point Finger Road adjacent to the Acute Care Wing main entrance. After extended work and a successful campaign to raise the millions... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: KEMH Holds Ribbon Cutting
[Updated with video & photos] Crowds of people gathered today [Sept 10] to celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the new acute care wing at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH], with Premier Michael Dunkley and Minster of Health Jeanne Atherden on hand. The acute care wing will officially open to the public Sunday, September 14... Read more of this article
KEMH Acute Care Wing Very Near Completion
After extended work and a successful campaign to raise the millions of dollars necessary to complete it, the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] Acute Care Wing is set to open to the public, with the new department to open its doors on Sunday, September 14 at 12.01am. The Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Dialysis, Oncology, and five surgery... Read more of this article
Video: Acute Care Wing To Open Sept. 14
After extended work and a successful campaign to raise the millions of dollars necessary to complete it, the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] Acute Care Wing is set to open to the public, with the new emergency department to open its doors on Sunday, September 14 at 12.01am. The Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Dialysis, Oncology, and... Read more of this article
Photos: New Hospital Acute Care Wing
The new Acute Care Wing at the King Edward Memorial Hospital [KEMH] opened to the media this morning in order to showcase the new facility. The Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Dialysis, Oncology, and five surgery theaters, as well as three wards on three floors totaling 90 beds, will be housed in the new wing. Construction of the Acute Care... Read more of this article
Update On Hospital’s New Acute Care Wing
In a recent update on the Acute Care Wing construction a BHB spokesperson said, “We are now in the transition period which allows for remaining construction minor deficiency items to be completed and for BHB to continue orientation/training and assume responsibility for the security of the new wing. “This process will continue to develop... Read more of this article
Videos: Talks Outline Acute Care Wing Project
In order to put a human face on the island’s new Acute Care Wing, the Bermuda Hosptials Board [BHB] has released a series of videos that include open discussions with people close to the project, including its lead engineer, the BHB President and CEO, the project manager, and others. The Acute Care Wing is currently very close to completion and... Read more of this article
BHB Offering Tours Of New Acute Care Wing
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is laying on free public tours as well as a paid fundraising tour of the new Acute Care Wing as it gets closer to completion. A spokesperson said, “You have a chance to tour the new Acute Care Wing in style by attending Tour d’oeuvres. Organised by Bermuda Hospitals Board, the event will feature hors d’oeuvres,... Read more of this article
