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The Bermuda Organ Donor Association appealed yesterday for the public to consider organ donation and to make their wishes clear to their families.
The news came as the association greeted morning commuters at Crow Lane roundabout and encouraged them ...
DATE: Apr 24, 2018
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Kendall Harvey’s life was saved five years ago by someone who volunteered to be an organ donor.
Mr Harvey, who had chronic heart failure and urgently needed a heart transplant, wants to encourage others to give the gift of life.
The 66-year-old reti...
DATE: Apr 23, 2018
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Dementia patients in Bermuda have benefited from an international therapy course to improve memory and mood.
Four of the seven participants showed better thought processes, four saw an improvement in their mood and three said they had a better qualit...
DATE: Apr 20, 2018
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For months, she felt like a helpless spectator to her father’s struggle with Alzheimer’s. Plans involving basic logistics would flummox him like a complex battle plan.
But after a pilot programme offered by Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia proved a h...
DATE: Apr 20, 2018
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More than 100 patients have benefited from radiation therapy since a specialist treatment unit opened at Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre last year.
Now the charity is gearing up to host its fifth annual Relay for Life fundraiser to help cover the ou...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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An autism charity was praised for its work at an event to mark World Autism Awareness Day.
Kim Wilson, the health minister, delivered a proclamation on the City Hall steps on Monday to recognise the efforts of Bermuda Autism Support and Education.
W...
DATE: Apr 16, 2018
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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...
DATE: Apr 10, 2018
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Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
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...
DATE: Apr 09, 2018
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Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
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...
DATE: Apr 08, 2018
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Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Charity Age Concern is to bring back free health checks for members for a second year.
The charity will host its first event today and there is still time to sign up.
Anita Furbert, a registered nurse and Age Concern’s education officer, said: “We d...
DATE: Mar 28, 2018
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Health
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