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Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced that chief of staff Donald Thomas III has resigned from his post.
Dr Thomas was placed on administrative leave this summer. No reason for the move has been given.
According to a BHB spokeswoman, Dr Thomas has r...
DATE: Oct 01, 2012
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A patients’ group repeated its call for Bermuda Hospitals Board to share its salaries and bonuses with the public, following the release of its annual report.
BHB saved $4 million by cutting down on contracts and consulting, according to its 2011 rep...
DATE: Oct 01, 2012
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A fish fry will be held to raise money for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The event has been organised by the outreach committee of Christ Church in Warwick.
It will take place at the church on Friday, October 5, from 4.30pm until 8.30pm.
Tic...
DATE: Sep 27, 2012
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With Minister of Health Zane De Silva recently declaring his desire to significantly increase taxes on junk food and cigarettes, The Royal Gazette hit the streets of Hamilton to see what residents thought of the idea.
Based on the majority of those ...
DATE: Sep 27, 2012
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Health Minister Zane DeSilva confirmed yesterday that he will be examining the legality and whether it is ethical for local insurance companies to deny someone coverage due to obesity.
The disclosure came in response to questions by The Royal Gazette...
DATE: Sep 27, 2012
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Junk food and cigarettes ought to be priced considerably higher, according to Health Minister Zane DeSilva.
Praising achievements of the Well Bermuda Strategy and the Healthy Schools Initiative, Mr DeSilva told The Royal Gazette that steep taxes on p...
DATE: Sep 26, 2012
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Knowing about gynaecological cancers can “make the difference between cure and possible death,” according to Rhonda Smith-Simmons, a registered nurse.
Ms Smith-Simmons, the education officer for the Bermuda Health Centre spoke this week at the Hamilt...
DATE: Sep 25, 2012
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Health
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A new charity has been set up to provide much-needed help for dementia patients and their families.
Elizabeth Stewart announced the launch of Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia (AAD) on Friday, recognised as World Alzheimer’s Day.
Ms Stewart said she...
DATE: Sep 24, 2012
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Health
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A “new and improved” Somerset Health Clinic has opened its doors after an upgrade.
Minister of Health Zane De Silva announced infrastructure improvements to the facility including a new air-conditioning system, new furniture and remodelled walls, whe...
DATE: Sep 21, 2012
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Health
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Savings of $4 million have been reaped by the Bermuda Hospitals Board through cutting down on contracts and consulting, its 2011 Annual Report reveals.
The report, presented yesterday by Health Minister Zane DeSilva, also shows a marked rise in satis...
DATE: Sep 20, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
