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Patients’ knowledge of their prescription drugs could mean the difference between life and death in a natural disaster such as a hurricane, an expert warned. The Bermuda Diabetes Association spoke out as Bermuda’s hurricane season is in full swing an...

National Recovery Month is being observed by the Department for National Drug Control throughout September. The Department says it will educate Bermuda residents about substance use, treatment and mental health services, which can enable those with a...

Good nutrition can do more than help with weight loss — it can keep people out of hospital. Hannah Jones, a registered dietitian with Island Nutrition, said proper nutrition was essential to good health. She explained: “The biggest health problems in...

A lack of research on Bermuda’s mental health means the care system is struggling to cope, according to experts. Jodi Lewis, of the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation, said accurate statistics did not exist. She added: “You’re going to be looking for C...

Methods used to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis in Bermuda could be used to tackle other diseases such as hepatitis. Bermuda announced this month that it had reached the milestone of elimination of HIV and syphilis in newborns — ...

More than 1,900 employees got their health insurance back last year after employers were investigated by the Bermuda Health Council. This resulted in more than $660,000 being collected in health premiums, according to the health watchdog’s annual re...

The Bermuda Health Council today reminded the public that they have until Friday to complete a survey designed to find out what needs to be included in health insurance policies. Feedback from the Health Services Survey will support the modelling of ...

A stroke victim’s once promising recovery is faltering in the absence of comprehensive follow-up services, according to her loved ones. As The Royal Gazette explores healthcare deficiencies for the disabled, one anonymous family have credited the ear...

Hamilton Health Centre and the Annex building on Victoria Street will be closed for fumigation from Friday until Wednesday, August 30, according to the Ministry of Health. There will be limited services and some changes to the location of services fr...

New staff have been approved for the Ministry of Health to address shortages that have worsened under the Bermuda Government hiring freeze. In particular, reinforcements have been earmarked for Ageing and Disability Services, according to Kim Wilson,...