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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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CATEGORY:
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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CATEGORY:
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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Beverley Howell cannot remember wanting to be anything other than a nurse.
So, after a 42-year career, she was delighted and surprised to be named Nurse of the Year 2016.
“It’s a big honour. I never expected it,” Mrs Howell, 62, told The Royal Gazet...
DATE: May 13, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Michael Weeks, the Shadow Minister of Health, delivered profound personal thanks to healthcare professionals for this year’s celebration of Nurses Day.
The Pembroke East Central MP told The Royal Gazette he had “just collapsed for no reason” while ou...
DATE: May 13, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Men and women of all ages “dancewalked” their way through the City of Hamilton yesterday.
The event to celebrate Move for Health Day was such a success that the Department of Health is considering making it an annual fixture.
“We had a blast,” Healt...
DATE: May 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Keith Chiappa, the Bermudian neurologist temporarily posted to chief of staff for the Bermuda Hospitals Board, hopes to see a permanent replacement for the role within a matter of months.
“The search needs to be done deliberately and carefully,” said...
DATE: May 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Retired nurses have been honoured by the Bermuda Government with a tea party in recognition of their past services.
Thirty-five nurses were invited, all of whom had worked with Community Health Nursing services, Lefroy House or the Sylvia Richardson ...
DATE: May 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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The Bermuda Hospitals Board has pledged to release full details on the salaries and benefits enjoyed by its executive officers this month.
The publicly funded quango rejected a public access to information request for the records from The Royal Gazet...
DATE: May 10, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways