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A baby girl whom doctors believe was made seriously sick by contaminated water in Bermuda is unlikely to suffer any long-term ill effects, according to her parents.
The thankful couple, who asked not to be named, told The Royal Gazette that they fear...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Island’s diabetes epidemic demands swift preventive action, according to Debbie Jones, director of the Bermuda Diabetic Association, who commended St George’s Preparatory School for phasing out sugary drinks, in her Hamilton Rotary Club address y...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A month of heightened awareness for one of Bermuda’s most prevalent and serious diseases starts today, with the launch of Diabetes Awareness Month from the stairs of City Hall in Hamilton.
Starting at 12.30pm, Graeme Outerbridge, the Mayor of Hamilto...
DATE: Nov 03, 2014
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Health
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Residents are urged to learn more about mental illnesses such as schizophrenia to help break down the stigma and fear surrounding the conditions.
Experts made the plea yesterday as they launched the Island’s Mental Health Awareness Week, designed to...
DATE: Oct 07, 2014
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Health
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The Island’s doctors’ trade union has come out against proposals they get prior approval for some diagnostic testing.
The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association (BMDA) said it saw “with some dismay” a Ministry of Health request for proposal for a firm t...
DATE: Oct 06, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
The opening of the new hospital wing was last night hailed a success after a massive operation to transfer 65 in-patients from the old building.
And Eugene Vickers, 74, the first patient to make the move to the new wing, gave it his seal of approval....
DATE: Sep 15, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Children with special needs have benefited from free water therapy classes.
Twelve children between the ages of two and 13 took part in a four-week series of sessions designed to make therapy fun as well as rewarding.
The Aquatic Therapy Summer Progr...
DATE: Sep 15, 2014
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Health
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A woman has had her head shaved to help promote ovarian cancer awareness after her sister was stricken by the disease.
Patty-Ann Flood had her locks cut off to support Devoye Darrell and others hit by a condition dubbed “the silent killer.”
Ms Flood ...
DATE: Sep 15, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Patients on Cooper, Curtis and Perry wards of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will not be able to receive visitors tomorrow, when patients with acute conditions on those wards will be transferred to the new Acute Care Wing.
Bermuda Hospitals Board ...
DATE: Sep 13, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Imagine losing your childhood memories, forgetting your spouse’s name, even your children.
Picture yourself getting to town but not remembering why you went there, or pondering what day of the week it is, or even what year.
These scary and distress...
DATE: Sep 09, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Health
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