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Family are usually the first line of defence for those with mental illness, according to counsellor Chanelle Lawson. But family members also need support, Dr Lawson, who will be the keynote speaker at tonight’s You Are Not Alone forum, told The Roya...

A new healthcare service aims to tackle dementia in Bermuda. Bermuda Alzheimer’s and Memory Services offers cognitive screening, in-home nursing and assessment services and education for patients and their families. Founders Jo-Ann Cousins-Simpson an...

The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will be closed tonight, according to Bermuda Hospitals Board. A spokeswoman said nursing resources were being redeployed to the Emergency Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. “The ED is low on nursing st...

Participants for next week’s eagerly anticipated dementia caregiver’s course have been urged to register this coming Monday. “Registration is set for 2pm to 7pm at the Centre on Philanthropy,” said Carol Everson, a case worker for the Bermuda Legion....

Screenings for children entering government primary schools in September are to be combined for the first time. Students previously took the assessments for speech and language and occupational and physical therapy, which check their ability and ensu...

People are encouraged to get a free and confidential test to mark HIV Testing Day today. The Ministry of Health and Seniors, which is observing HIV Awareness Month throughout June, said in a statement: “Knowing one’s HIV status and early diagnosis a...

Recent warm and wet weather has created a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes and the experts at Vector Control are reminding the public to be vigilant and empty out standing water. It comes amid ongoing concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika viru...

Bacardi and its staff gave the gift of life in honour of the fourth annual corporate blood drive competition. The company was awarded the revolving trophy and a certificate when their victory was announced yesterday at Bacardi Headquarters on World B...

More than 190 new blood donors signed up with the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre last year, according to Bermuda Hospitals Board consultant hematologist Eyitayo Fakunle. But Dr Fakunle said the hospital only had a few donors that have the rare blood type...

After struggling with type 2 diabetes for more than a decade, Irene Mello finally feels like she has her life back. The 62-year-old was one of the first Argus members to take part in the diabetes reversal programme offered by Premier Health and Well...