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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...

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...

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...

The need for more nurses was highlighted last week by Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health. Ms Wilson, who proclaimed last Saturday as International Nurses Day and May as Nurses Month at an event at City Hall, said the Bermuda Nursing Council has more...

At the age of 35, Kimberley Best was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her diagnosis in 2010 came a year almost to the day that one of her dearest friends had called to say she also had the disease. “You get the call from your doctor and you just know. T...

Bermudians seeking careers in public health are reminded they can apply for the Dr Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship. The Ministry of Health said applications will be received until the deadline at the end of April. The scholarship was created t...

A CrossFit rig will help keep visitors to the Arboretum in shape. The new addition to the Devonshire beauty spot is part of the Progressive Labour Party’s pledge to provide fitness equipment at parks across the island. The new equipment will allow se...

The Department of Health will host a free health screening on Thursday. The event at City Hall is part of a series of activities to promote healthy lifestyles during Public Health Week. The screening, which has the theme You’re the Solution: Commit t...

The Department of Health has asked for nominations for the 2018 Public Health Awards as part of next month’s Public Health Week. The awards provide an opportunity to promote actions that can improve health. This year’s theme is “You’re the Solution —...

New hi-tech computerised heart scans will help cut the risk of heart disease, the Bermuda Hospitals Board has said. The scans can detect calcium deposits and other obstructions in blood vessels, which can lead to blockages and heart problems. Joseph ...