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The goal of healthy people in healthy communities is now hammered home in a mission statement for Bermuda’s National Health Plan.
Health Minister Zane DeSilva yesterday said the mission statement, added to the plan following a period of public consul...
DATE: Nov 09, 2011
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Homes across Bermuda will answer some delicate questions this month, as the Department of Health joins a Caribbean-wide survey of food and waterborne disease.
The study will investigate acute diarrhoea caused by pathogens carried in water and food.
H...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre has been forced to axe three of its staff as the downturn of the economy takes it toll.
The cancer charity is downsizing its staffing levels in an attempt to be able to continue helping those when they need it mos...
DATE: Oct 26, 2011
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Health
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Drive-through anti-flu jabs will be available from Department of Health centres from today
The inoculations cost $10 per shot for adults and children.
The programme, known as the “flu express,” is designed for people to receive the vaccine while wait...
DATE: Oct 25, 2011
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Health
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People who look after their health could be rewarded by not having to fork out as much for their healthcare premiums under the new National Health Plan.
Health Minister Zane DeSilva said he was keen to reduce health insurance payments for fit and hea...
DATE: Oct 21, 2011
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Health
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23 percent have had more than one sexual partner in the last year.
31 percent used a condom the last time they had sex.
44 percent have been tested for HIV.
36 percent are binge drinkers.
11 percent admitted to drink driving.
Eight percent were ...
DATE: Oct 12, 2011
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Health
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Nearly two thirds of residents are unhappy with Bermuda’s health system, according to a survey of the Island’s health trends.
A total of 61 percent of people want fundamental changes to make the system work better and 12 percent believe an overhaul i...
DATE: Oct 12, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Health
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The Attorney General and Bermuda Hospitals Board have signalled their support for a special Mental Health Court to improve the way criminals with mental problems are dealt with.
However, AG Michael Scott said budget cuts may mean the court promised b...
DATE: Oct 08, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Bermudians are curbing their appetite for fried food, according to a survey of the Island’s health trends but four out of five adults are now watching more than two hours of television each day.
Since 2006, fast food consumption fell a total of five ...
DATE: Oct 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Acting Health Minister Michael Weeks yesterday encouraged women to take steps to protect themselves against breast cancer.
His comments were made at the launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at City Hall.
Mr Weeks said breast cancer was the most c...
DATE: Oct 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Health
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