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A huge fire at Pembroke Dump had no long-term negative effect on the drinking water of nearby homes and businesses, Health Minister Zane DeSilva said yesterday.
He told a press conference that an analysis of water samples taken after the March 29 bla...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
An unusual spike in influenza, including cases that required hospital care, is being monitored closely by the Health Department.
Eight people have visited King Edward VII Memorial with flu-like symptoms since May 21 — seven of them children.
A spokes...
DATE: Jun 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
An unusual spike in influenza, including cases that required hospital care, is being monitored closely by the Health Department.
Eight people have been admitted to King Edward VII Memorial with flu-like symptoms since May 21 — seven of them children....
DATE: Jun 13, 2012
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Health
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Minister of Health Zane DeSilva congratulated five students who participated in recent FutureCare debates.
Marcus Bean of CedarBridge Academy, William Campbell of Saltus Grammar School, Glen Simmons of Berkeley Institute, Jashonae Smith of Mount Sain...
DATE: Jun 13, 2012
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Health
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The Bermuda Hospitals Board is celebrating its blood donor heroes and seeking out new ones through a YouTube video and poster campaign.
The move is in advance of tomorrow’s observance of World Blood Donor Day.
The campaign’s two-and-a-half minute Yo...
DATE: Jun 13, 2012
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Health
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Financial details for the Island’s newly-drafted health benefits package will be put before the public later this year, according to Health Minister Zane DeSilva.
Residents should enjoy a wider range of benefits than those currently offered once the ...
DATE: Jun 13, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda needs to double the number of people who donate blood, according to Minister of Health Zane DeSilva.
He urged more people to help out to mark World Blood Donor Day on Thursday.
“Blood is not imported and blood supplies are dependent upon peop...
DATE: Jun 12, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Minister of Health Zane DeSilva has praised the Bermuda Hospitals Board for programmes that are helping Bermudians realise their career dreams.
He said a shortage of nurses, doctors and x-ray technicians is a challenge and it is important to attract ...
DATE: Jun 12, 2012
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Health
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Hospital chiefs are considering creating a private “Betty Ford-style” rehab clinic on the Island for celebrities and other wealthy patients.
The idea of an exclusive drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility is being looked at by a Bermuda Hospitals B...
DATE: Jun 06, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust has received a $1 million donation to its capital campaign.
RenaissanceRe donated the funds towards Why it Matters, a fundraising campaign aimed at transforming King Edward VII Memorial Hospital into a world-cla...
DATE: Jun 05, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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