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It’s past time to release hospital contract

Edward Schultz revealed the extent of the hospital beds crisis, now it’s time to get the truth about its root causes, says Beverley Connell

Edward Schultz revealed the extent of the hospital beds crisis, now it’s time to get the truth about its root causes, says Beverley Connell

• Apr 17, 2026 9:11 AM

Health

Schultz applauds hospital review as ‘a win-win for everyone’

Pledge for swift action on the space-strained facility gets an overjoyed response from its former head of emergency services

Pledge for swift action on the space-strained facility gets an overjoyed response from its former head of emergency services

• Apr 16, 2026 8:01 AM

Health

‘Immediate corrective action’ to remedy hospital strain

Independent assessment by an outside party is to tackle delays, overcrowding “as a matter of urgency”

Independent assessment by an outside party is to tackle delays, overcrowding “as a matter of urgency”

• Apr 15, 2026 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Pay heed to Dr Schultz’s warning

A retired nurse throws her support behind the former Chief of Emergency Services’ caution over emergency care

A retired nurse throws her support behind the former Chief of Emergency Services’ caution over emergency care

• Apr 15, 2026 7:54 AM

Health

OBA calls for review of emergency ward deaths

The Opposition party says the bed crisis at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital could have been avoided

The Opposition party says the bed crisis at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital could have been avoided

• Apr 14, 2026 9:49 AM

Opinion Writer

I can no longer remain silent

Former chief of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Edward Schultz says hospital overcrowding is causing deaths that could be avoided

Former chief of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Edward Schultz says hospital overcrowding is causing deaths that could be avoided

• Apr 10, 2026 8:02 AM

Health

Hospital calls for blood donors

Residents with O positive and O negative blood types are being asked to donate

Residents with O positive and O negative blood types are being asked to donate

• Apr 09, 2026 11:46 AM

Health

Group proposes ‘structured’ long-term care services at KEMH

Citizens Reform Group says the list includes the delivery of dental, vision, hearing, foot care and ENT triage services

Citizens Reform Group says the list includes the delivery of dental, vision, hearing, foot care and ENT triage services

• Mar 30, 2026 7:51 AM

Health

Green family’s $500,000 commitment to hospital

The donation will support the maternity unit and special care baby unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital

The donation will support the maternity unit and special care baby unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital

• Mar 11, 2026 7:44 AM

Health

Red Cross’s expands medical bed rentals

The charity says its programme supports families bringing home ill or elderly loved ones

The charity says its programme supports families bringing home ill or elderly loved ones

• Feb 27, 2026 7:38 AM

Health

BHB offers free screenings for World Kidney Day

The event on March 12 at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital runs from 10am to 2pm

The event on March 12 at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital runs from 10am to 2pm

• Feb 26, 2026 7:15 PM

Health

Hospital to rename acute inpatient care unit

The Ascendant PartnerRe unit is being renamed the Belco Partner Re unit

The Ascendant PartnerRe unit is being renamed the Belco Partner Re unit

• Feb 15, 2026 9:00 AM

Health

Hyperbaric chamber unavailable for eight days

Facility is expected to reopen to divers and the general public on February 18

Facility is expected to reopen to divers and the general public on February 18

• Feb 10, 2026 2:47 PM

Health

Medical chamber back in operation

Bermuda Hospitals Board says it is finalising plans to train additional staff to operate the facility

Bermuda Hospitals Board says it is finalising plans to train additional staff to operate the facility

• Jan 30, 2026 7:36 AM

Health

Hospitals Auxiliary donates televisions to KEMH

New screens will be used by patients in long-term care units at the hospital

New screens will be used by patients in long-term care units at the hospital

• Jan 29, 2026 6:58 AM

Transport

Work to affect traffic at KEMH

The disruption is expected to last six to eight weeks from January 20

The disruption is expected to last six to eight weeks from January 20

• Jan 12, 2026 11:22 AM

General

Sousa family welcomes first baby of 2026

Henry Sousa was born at 11.18am on January 2, a week before his sister’s fifth birthday

Henry Sousa was born at 11.18am on January 2, a week before his sister’s fifth birthday

• Jan 03, 2026 7:56 AM

Health

Hospital plans to introduce patient portal

Hospitals board chair says the initiative will give residents unprecedented access to their healthcare information

Hospitals board chair says the initiative will give residents unprecedented access to their healthcare information

• Dec 30, 2025 7:44 AM

Court

Man fined for breaking hospital barrier, resisting arrest

Chris Furbert Jr admits causing almost $1,000 in damage by punching a security partition

Chris Furbert Jr admits causing almost $1,000 in damage by punching a security partition

• Dec 27, 2025 8:00 AM

Health

BHB strengthens stroke care mandate

Hospital aims to better its door-to-needle time for treatment in its partnership with Johns Hopkins International

Hospital aims to better its door-to-needle time for treatment in its partnership with Johns Hopkins International

• Dec 01, 2025 8:28 AM

Health

Hospital calls for ‘O’ negative blood donors

Residents with the blood type can make contact with the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at the hospital

Residents with the blood type can make contact with the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at the hospital

• Nov 25, 2025 3:21 PM

Health

Hospital ‘activates’ response to dire bed situation

Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says the situation affects the ability to provide timely medical care

Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says the situation affects the ability to provide timely medical care

• Nov 21, 2025 8:22 AM

General

Olympic hero Clarence Hill left to sleep rough

Bronze medal-winner from 1976 is homeless in 2025 and having to return to hospital for treatment to heart condition

Bronze medal-winner from 1976 is homeless in 2025 and having to return to hospital for treatment to heart condition

• Oct 29, 2025 8:06 AM

Health

Hospital cancels weekend CPR classes

Spokeswoman apologises for any inconvenience the cancellations cause

Spokeswoman apologises for any inconvenience the cancellations cause

• Sep 11, 2025 1:40 PM

Health

Hospital emergency drop-off point in temporary move

From Monday, the alternative location will be in front of the acute care wing, for a week

From Monday, the alternative location will be in front of the acute care wing, for a week

• Sep 05, 2025 1:25 PM

Drive for Change

Pedestrian in Front Street collision remains in hospital

Police provide update on pedestrian who collided with a van

Police provide update on pedestrian who collided with a van

• Aug 28, 2025 4:04 PM

Health

Hospital’s medical chamber back in operation

Bermuda Hospitals Board says the facility was closed owing to a staff shortage

Bermuda Hospitals Board says the facility was closed owing to a staff shortage

• Aug 27, 2025 11:00 AM

Health

Medical chamber temporarily offline at hospital

Divers are on notice, with the high-pressure device hoped to be back in service next week

Divers are on notice, with the high-pressure device hoped to be back in service next week

• Aug 21, 2025 11:04 AM

Health

BHB pilot scheme tests impact on emergency department

Patients on the fast-track system — those with lesser illnesses or injuries — are treated in different hospital unit

Patients on the fast-track system — those with lesser illnesses or injuries — are treated in different hospital unit

• Aug 20, 2025 7:45 AM