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The Argus Group announced the launch this week of “Get Up & Thrive”, an online wellness platform that offers team and individual challenges, activity tracking and other wellbeing activities. “Get Up & Thrive” is part of the Thrive programme, Argus’s ...

A Seniors Advisory Council has been set up by the Bermuda Government to help to improve the standards of care for the Island’s elderly. The council will be made up of 15 individuals including, Dr John Cann as its chairman and Marian Sherratt as it de...

The Department of Health has confirmed that two suspected cases of measles are being investigated. The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit was alerted this week — the first on Wednesday and the second yesterday. Those close to the pair are being info...

Complementary therapists are calling for yoga therapy and homeopathy to be included in the healthcare policies of local insurance companies. Specialists Melanie Dupres and Joanne Wohlmuth are trying to persuade insurers to cover the therapies as par...

A woman who says she has been beset with illness after testing positive for high levels of measles among other antibodies now believes local health authorities have given up on her. Stacey Dunn contacted The Royal Gazette after a suspected but unconf...

The controversial issue of medical precertification remains on the cards as the Ministry of Health appraises proposals. Government maintains the process will save money but many local doctors oppose such a move. Three firms, all from overseas, have r...

Early childhood tooth decay is being tackled as part of Oral Health Month. The Department of Health’s Oral Health section launched school-entry screening last year which focuses on the “decay experience” of children aged five or turning five. This ...

The first case of measles in Bermuda for some 25 years may have been detected, according to the Department of Health. The case is now being investigated by the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit. Those close to the affected individual are being infor...

A pilot health benefit has provided medical care for patients in their homes, while saving the Island’s health system an estimated $100,000. The Home Medical Services (HMS) pilot benefit was launched by the Bermuda Health Council in collaboration wit...

Healthcare executives outlined a series of cost-cutting measures today that are designed to ensure the future sustainability of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Cuts to the senior management team and changes to employment benefits will form part of...