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Clinical oncologist Christopher Fosker gave a tour of the upgraded CT scan simulation room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, which will customise treatment at the new radiation therapy unit for cancer patients.
Dr Fosker, who is also the medical ...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A Bill that will reduce the cost of standard healthcare, HIP and FutureCare premiums has been passed in the House of Assembly with amendments from the Opposition.
The Health (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2017 will also adjust benefits and move dialy...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Ministry of Health and Seniors has advised the public not to eat Aunt Jemima brand frozen pancakes, waffles or French toast due to a potential risk of Listeria contamination.
It is the second time this year that the Island has had a food recall ...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre is to reopen next Wednesday.
The East End facility was temporarily closed last month for the installation of new vinyl flooring and work on the building.
Marshall Minors, vice-president of facilities management and e...
DATE: Feb 22, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Michael Dunkley has sent a message to the community to say “health is the most important thing” in light of surgery he had to treat skin cancer on his face.
The Premier, who says he is in good health following recent outpatient surgery, was speaking...
DATE: Feb 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Gang members, sexual abuse victims and recovering addicts are among those who have been successfully treated through an equine therapy model that is making its way to Bermuda.
Two health professionals trained in the Eagala method visited the island ...
DATE: Oct 18, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Some 20 clients, staff members and supporters of the Salvation Army marched proudly through the streets of Hamilton yesterday morning in the name of addiction recovery.
The walk was one of several events being staged during the month of September wh...
DATE: Sep 27, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Those seeking help with addiction are being encouraged to attend open-air meetings at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art and the lush surroundings of the Botanical Gardens as part of September’s Recovery Month.
The Onion Patch Group of Alcoholics...
DATE: Sep 27, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A primary school student has been infected with viral meningitis and is receiving medical care in Boston.
The student, who attends Bermuda High School, has not been named and this newspaper has been given no further information as to the severity of...
DATE: Sep 22, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Bermuda Red Cross is offering an exciting new way to learn CPR and First Aid with the introduction of a video simulation game that depicts real life emergency situations.
The game, which teaches the theory portion of the training, is set in a vir...
DATE: Sep 16, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan