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The Argus Group is offering a new programme to reverse type 2 diabetes and reduce the prevalence of the disease in Bermuda.
The local insurer has partnered with diabetes specialist David Cavan and Stanley James, of Premier Health & Wellness Centre, t...
DATE: May 09, 2017
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Health
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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 Progressive Labour Party has pledged to re-evaluate services provided to people struggling with addictions if elected.
The announcement by Kim Wilson, Shadow Minister of Health, coincides with the marking of Mental Health Awareness Month in the U...
DATE: May 03, 2017
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Health
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Bank of Bermuda Foundation has made a $500,000 grant to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s radiation therapy initiative.
The radiation therapy unit is due to open in the next few weeks and will provide treatment for cancer patients as well as sym...
DATE: May 02, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Children with severe, persistent asthma are 30 times more likely to develop chronic respiratory disease in adulthood, according to the Minister of Health.
Speaking during the World Asthma Day celebrations, Jeanne Atherden stressed the importance of ...
DATE: May 02, 2017
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Health
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A new multiyear strategy is being rolled out to coincide with changes in Bermuda’s healthcare needs.
The Bermuda Health Strategy and Action Plan is designed “to deliver affordable, sustainable, quality healthcare for all of Bermuda’s residents,” a s...
DATE: May 02, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Haemodialysis prices will drop by $353 per session on June 1, reducing yearly spending by an average of $55,000.
It comes as the Ministry of Health seeks to ensure transparency and consistency in healthcare costs by basing more pricing on the relativ...
DATE: Apr 28, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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A quick conversation about organ donation can save lives while reducing healthcare costs for everyone.
Speaking at the launch of Organ Donor Week, the health minister Jeanne Atherden urged all residents to take the time to make their wishes known to...
DATE: Apr 24, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Universal, unique numbers for anyone who touches the health system will be introduced by the Ministry of Health.
This Unique Patient Identifier will enable providers to better coordinate care as part of the ministry’s push to improve the island’s “p...
DATE: Apr 24, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Bermuda Cancer and Health’s plan to bring radiation therapy to the island could help save 100 lives in Bermuda a year, according to clinical oncologist Chris Fosker.
Dr Fosker, who has been speaking at a series of public town hall meetings this week,...
DATE: Apr 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes