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More than 2,100 employees regained their health insurance coverage, resulting in the collection of more than $700,000 in health premiums, thanks to the enforcement of the Health Insurance Act last year.
The Bermuda Health Council monitors and enforce...
DATE: Feb 03, 2016
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As the Zika virus spreads internationally, a Bermuda Government spokesman has claimed its mosquito control programme is “the envy of many other islands”.
Zika is a mosquito-borne illness that results in fever, rash and joint pains, among other sympto...
DATE: Feb 03, 2016
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Health
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The island is at a critical stage in addressing its healthcare needs and reform is vital to creating a more sustainable health system, according to Jeanne Atherden.
But the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment said changing Bermuda’s culture f...
DATE: Feb 01, 2016
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Health
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The Island is at a critical stage in addressing its healthcare needs and reform is vital to creating a more sustainable health system, according to Jeanne Atherden.
But the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment said changing Bermuda’s culture f...
DATE: Jan 27, 2016
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Health
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The first voluntary registration of Bermuda’s health service providers is complete, the Bermuda Health Council has announced.
There are about 320 health service providers on the Island and 2,470 registered health professionals.
Jeanne Atherden, the ...
DATE: Jan 26, 2016
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Health
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Bermudians looking to visit South America — the home of the 2016 Summer Olympics — have been warned about an outbreak of the Zika virus in the region.
The virus, which is spread by mosquito bites, can cause fever, rash, joint pain or conjunctivitis. ...
DATE: Jan 25, 2016
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Health experts remain on alert for the mosquito-borne illness zika virus, but say Bermuda has no reported cases.
Outbreaks of the disease, which results in fever, rash and joint pains, have been recorded in the Americas and the Caribbean, including H...
DATE: Jan 20, 2016
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Health
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Reducing rates of chronic, non-communicable diseases while achieving affordable healthcare cover are priorities of the Bermuda Goverment’s Health Action Plan, an industry symposium heard at the weekend.
Members of the health insurance and medical com...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Health minister Jeanne Atherden says the Bermuda Government is aiming to ensure better and more affordable healthcare as part of its reform plan.
During the Health Strategy Symposium 2016 being held today at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Instit...
DATE: Jan 16, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Health professionals have spoken out about the benefits of planning ahead for pregnancy.
According to the nurses at the Hamilton Health Centre, unplanned pregnancies can be stressful and family planning can assist the health and wellbeing of parents...
DATE: Jan 14, 2016
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Health
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