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Debbie Jones, chairwoman of the Bermuda Diabetes Association, is to take part in a question-and-answer session following Sunday’s screening of the award-winning investigative documentary Sugar Coated at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.
T...
DATE: Jun 17, 2016
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Bermuda Hospitals Board has recognised six retiring donors who together have given more than 240 pints of blood over three decades.
“We want to thank six dedicated blood donors today who have collectively donated 244 pints of blood,” consultant haem...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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Health
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After months of setbacks on her cancer therapy, Cherrie Woods is cautiously thankful for clearance to leave Bermuda to get treatment.
“There is no proof as of yet, but they have given me their word,” said Ms Woods, who is meeting on Monday at the Dep...
DATE: Jun 10, 2016
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Empty for years and in danger of falling into disrepair, a house at the back of Portland Lane in Sandys is soon to become a home.
Members of the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation gathered there yesterday with friends to celebrate the building’s reviva...
DATE: Jun 10, 2016
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Schools, nurses, health champions and community partners have been recognised for their health promotion efforts.
Recipients of the Healthy Schools Awards were presented with certificates for their success in encouraging health among their students ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2016
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Health
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It has been two years since the prospect was raised for Luke Caines, prematurely born and severely disabled, to have a life outside of hospital.
Doctors believed that Mr Caines, who is quadriplegic as a result of cerebral palsy, would not even surviv...
DATE: Jun 03, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A ten-year cancer survivor, who prefers to be identified only as patient X, supports the idea of cannabis decriminalisation in Bermuda.
Researching his cancer, which first announced itself with a haematoma that left him “ankle-deep in blood”, quickly...
DATE: May 30, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
If you see native Americans, Dr Seuss characters and disco dancers walking in endless circles today, don’t fret for your sanity just yet.
They’re all participating in this year’s “Relay for Life” at the National Sports Centre — a 24-hour fundraiser ...
DATE: May 28, 2016
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Health
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BF&M and Argus Insurance have announced their support for the development of Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s Radiation Therapy Facility.
BF&M president and CEO John Wight said in a statement: “BF&M is thrilled to support this initiative.
“Local ra...
DATE: May 27, 2016
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Health
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An islandwide initiative to make nutritious food more affordable will launch in supermarkets today.
Health experts have welcomed the “Saver the Flavour: Eat Well for Less” campaign, developed jointly by the Department of Health and retailers, which ...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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