Hashtag: #KEMHRedevelopment
Win A Tour Of The New Hospital Acute Care Wing
If you would like to tour the new Acute Care Wing, try and get the attention of “Dr Eddie the Elephant” — the mascot of Bermuda Hospitals Board — who will be making several public appearances asking questions about the new wing and services that will be offered there. A BHB spokesperson said, “Dr Eddie will be in Hamilton... Read more of this article
New Acute Wing Moves Closer To Completion
The new Acute Care Wing is nearing completion, with service commencement successfully achieved on June 12, 2014. The wing will now remain in an “operating period” during which minor construction problems can be completed, with Paget Health Services [PHS] to commence their facilities management works and the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]... Read more of this article
Bacardi Donates $500,000 For KEMH Upgrade
Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announced its commitment of $500,000 to the Bermuda Hospital Charitable Trust [BHCT] “Why it Matters” campaign. A spokesperson said, “During a donation ceremony at the Bacardi global headquarters, Bacardi Limited Chairman Facundo L. Bacardi and Chief Executive... Read more of this article
KEMH Acute Care Wing Exhibition & Free Talks
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is mounting an exhibition at the Bermuda Society of Arts, which will highlight the design and construction aspects of the newly constructed Acute Care Wing. “We are excited about the positive impact working in this new facility, will bring to healthcare in Bermuda, but alongside the clinical improvements, there are... Read more of this article
Video: BHCT Presents $20 Million Payment
Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT], an independent non-profit organization that leads fundraising and charitable giving for Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], today presented an initial $20 million dollar payment to BHB to fund the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Redevelopment Project. BHCT has led the fundraising for the KEMH Redevelopment Project... Read more of this article
ACE Foundation Donates $1 Million To BHCT
Today [June 19], Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] announced that the ACE Foundation-Bermuda has fulfilled its $1 million pledge to the Why it Matters campaign in support of the KEMH Redevelopment Project. A spokesperson said, “The project’s overarching aim is to transform Bermuda’s hospital care delivery with the completion of the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Hospital “Key” Handed Over
A key handover ceremony took place today [June 12], giving the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] access to the new Acute Care Wing ahead of its expected September 2014 opening. BHB CEO Venetta Symonds receive the “swipe” key to the new facility, marking a milestone in its construction. Speaking at the event, Premier Michael Dunkley said, “Today... Read more of this article
Island Health Services Support BHCT Campaign
The physicians and staff of Island Health Services have donated $15,000 to the Why it Matters campaign in support of the new Acute Care Wing. Scheduled to open in September 2014, the new wing will feature 90 patient rooms, a new emergency department, surgical unit, diagnostic imaging unit, oncology, dialysis, and outpatient services. “We want the... Read more of this article
AXIS Donates $1 Million Towards KEMH Upgrade
Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] today announced that AXIS Capital made a $1 million donation to the Why it Matters campaign, which is raising funds to upgrade King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. This donation takes the running total for the campaign to close to $31 million since its launch in April 2011. BHCT is leading a capital campaign... Read more of this article
BHB: Acute Care Wing Nearing Completion
Works within the Acute Care Wing are nearing completion, with ongoing efforts including final commissioning, installation of medical equipment supplied by Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB], installation of signage, correction of minor deficiencies such as painting touch-ups and other small adjustments, and final cleaning. A spokesperson said, “BHB,... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Encourages Support Of KEMH
Today [May 30] in the House of Assembly, Premier Michael Dunkley stressed the importance of supporting the ongoing redevelopment of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital [KEMH] via its “Why It Matters” campaign. Premier Dunkley said, “I encourage Honourable Members to support the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trusts’ “Why It Matters”... Read more of this article
OIL Donates $275,000 For New Acute Care Wing
Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust [BHCT] has received a gift of $275,000 to the Why it Matters campaign on behalf of OIL Group of Companies [OIL]. Robert Stauffer, President of OIL stated: “The OIL Group of Companies has had a long term commitment to Bermuda; as such it was natural to make a commitment to support the Why It Matters Campaign. The... Read more of this article
