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The Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street is still closed following an incident that occurred on Friday.
The Department of Health called the closure “a temporary and precautionary measure” in a statement this afternoon.
Urgent services for infa...
DATE: Nov 30, 2015
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The Hamilton Health Centre on Victoria Street is closed for this afternoon due to a “noxious smell” that is being investigated.
While the child health clinic has been suspended, the government clinics in Warwick and St George’s are open for service ...
DATE: Nov 27, 2015
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Health
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A story in the November 13 edition of The Royal Gazette stated that this newspaper understood that the chief financial officer and the chief executive officer of the Bermuda Hospitals Board made a decision to set aside $4 million to pay compensation ...
DATE: Nov 23, 2015
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Health
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Hundreds of men lined up at the Seventh Day Adventist Church yesterday as Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre hosted their fourth annual men’s health free screening.
The free event on King Street was open to all men, particularly the uninsured and unde...
DATE: Nov 20, 2015
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Health
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Almost 15 years ago Chardre Yawana Laws died as a result of a traffic accident, but her heart is still beating.
The fun-loving 20-year-old was driving to her boyfriend’s home when her motorcycle struck an ambulance, leaving her with massive head, spi...
DATE: Nov 19, 2015
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hospital authorities are being urged to let fathers stay overnight with their partners on KEMH’s maternity ward before and after their babies are born.
A new pilot programme lets dads and other partners stay to give support to mothers after their new...
DATE: Nov 16, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Parents are being urged to talk to their children earlier about sex after a warning from health experts that they are starting to experiment at a younger age.
Two girls between the ages of 10 and 14 contracted chlamydia last year, bringing to 13 the...
DATE: Nov 16, 2015
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Health
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Residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can now enjoy a host of therapeutic and recreational activities thanks to a three-year funding commitment from insurance company Zurich.
Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia (AAD) has been able to more th...
DATE: Nov 16, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A new pilot scheme allowing fathers to stay overnight at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after their babies are born will benefit only those who can afford or are allotted a private room.
Guidelines were quietly rolled out last month which allow ne...
DATE: Nov 16, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Nurses providing care to men, women and children who have experienced violence or trauma were this week recognised for their work.
The Sexual Assault Response Team and the Department of Health have been observing Forensic Nurses Week.
“It’s a spe...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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Health
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