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The island’s health watchdog has launched a feedback survey that gives the public the opportunity to weigh in on its future.
The survey will also help the Bermuda Health Council prioritise the problems facing health in Bermuda, determine its future d...
DATE: Jun 28, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A new chief of emergency has been appointed for Bermuda Hospitals Board, it was announced today.
Chikezie Dean Okereke takes up the post for three years next week, replacing Edward Schultz, who has retired from BHB.
He has worked in the emergency dep...
DATE: Jun 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust and Bermuda Hospitals Board today announce an $8,000 donation to develop a therapeutic garden for Child & Adolescent Services (CAS) in its location at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute.
Lisa Sheppard, Executive...
DATE: Jun 25, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
Three Bermudian medical students have been selected for scholarships by the Bermuda Health Foundation.
Chioma Nwasike, Jennifer Ross and Amber White were picked out as this year’s recipients by the Foundation, which has awarded more than $450,000 ove...
DATE: Jun 23, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The public was warned today to check their measles vaccinations are up-to-date, especially if they have plans to travel this summer.
The Department of Health said measles had returned to some areas of the world because people are under-vaccinated or ...
DATE: Jun 22, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Department of Health announces the return of its popular and free health screenings initiative — Taking it to the Streets — starting tomorrow.
Last year, the nurses held the free health screenings across the island, screened more than 350 people...
DATE: Jun 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
Drinks giant Bacardi has won Bermuda’s corporate blood drive campaign for a second year in a row.
Eighteen companies took part in the sixth annual drive, which saw the highest number of donations since the competition began.
Lisa Frias, Bacardi’s man...
DATE: Jun 14, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A two-day international medical summit featuring world-class specialists started at the Fairmont Southampton today.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, met with some of the leading cancer doctors participating in the Pink and Teal Conference on Breas...
DATE: Jun 14, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Healthy Schools Awards ceremony put on by the Department of Health at The Bermuda Society of Arts, City Hall, this week honoured schools which consistently promote health to its students and staff.
Schools targeted five specified categories of h...
DATE: Jun 08, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
A former One Bermuda Alliance senator is the new chief executive of Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.
Lynn Woolridge has worked in life and health insurance in Bermuda and Canada for more than 30 years and has served as head of international life for...
DATE: May 30, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff