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A new education campaign designed to boost knowledge about asthma was sparked by the tragic death of a young boy in Britain. Open Airways, an island asthma charity, is offering the Support Children’s Health-Asthma online course. The George Coller M...

Health minister Kim Wilson urged people to get tested for HIV as she marked World Aids Day. Ms Wilson took part in a ceremony commemorating the day on the steps of the City Hall. She said: “This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first World Aids...

The Portuguese-speaking population is being targeted through a new diabetes education programme. The Bermuda Diabetes Association said it is providing the service because language barriers can make it difficult to promote awareness about the disease....

An overseas doctor is in Bermuda to discuss how healthcare professionals should handle tough topics with their patients. Christy Simpson, head of the bioethics department at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine in Canada, will give a series of...

A “tribute vehicle” to honour a police officer who lost her battle with cancer last year was unveiled this week. The pink car, which features an image of Constable Latasha Gibson, was on display as part of an event held at City Hall. Family and fri...

The wife of Bermuda’s top police officer is backing an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer. Deborah Corbishley, spouse of Stephen Corbishley, the Commissioner of Police, said that she wholeheartedly supported a drive being launched by the ...

The radiation therapy centre at the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has been given a $20,000 donation in memory of one of its former supporters. Husband and wife Mitch and Carol Blaser donated the cash in memory of Mike Barnfield, an insurance execu...

Hamilton Health Centre services have been relocated after staff complained about faulty plumbing and other problems. Government announced some services had been moved from the Victoria Street clinic or suspended yesterday: • Child Health Services has...

The St George’s Dental Clinic was officially reopened yesterday. The clinic on Old Military Road provides services to children, seniors and “priority groups” including prisoners and uninsured clients. It has been renovated and now has a full-time den...

King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has added a pink glow to its emergency blue lights to highlight the fight against breast cancer. The Mammography Department and Acute Care Wing main entrance was lit up last night to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Mont...