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Elderly patients are being abandoned at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, causing a shortage of beds that has led to the postponement of surgeries, Health Minister Jeanne Atherden told the House of Assembly.
“Our hospital is being used as a residenc...
DATE: Mar 07, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Ambulance services are now present at both ends of the Island, Premier Michael Dunkley has announced alongside Health Minister Jeanne Atherden.
“While the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service emergency medical technicians could respond from multiple loc...
DATE: Mar 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
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 ...
DATE: Mar 05, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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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...
DATE: Mar 02, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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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...
DATE: Feb 28, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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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...
DATE: Feb 20, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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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...
DATE: Feb 18, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
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...
DATE: Feb 18, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
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 ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
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...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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