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An occupational therapist was described today as a team player with a wealth of knowledge by the Ministry of Health. The spotlight was shone on Nicole Blades on World Occupational Therapy Day. A health ministry spokeswoman said: “Nicole is one of our...

Pharmacists and paediatricians are expected to start administering the in-demand Moderna coronavirus vaccine next week — more than a month after it arrived on the island. A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health said that clearance was provided last ...

Drivers turned out yesterday for the start of the health department’s annual Flu Express programme. Nurses administered shots at Sandys Secondary Middle School to people in priority groups, such as healthcare workers, caregivers and those aged 65 and...

The health minister “strongly” suggested residents get vaccinated against both the flu — after she got her own annual jab — and Covid-19. Kim Wilson said: “I get the flu vaccine every year as soon as it is available. “I know this vaccine is safe and...

More than three quarters of people who took part in a survey on services for stroke victims feel their rehabilitation needs are not being met. Evolution Healing Centre launched the survey earlier this year to better understand the provision of st...

A social media campaign is due to be launched today to raise awareness around polio. The campaign, to mark World Polio Day, will be run by Bermuda’s Rotary Clubs and comes as the United States has seen its first case in a decade. Pembroke Rotary pres...

Kim Wilson, the Health Minister, today encouraged all women in Bermuda to get annual mammograms. Today marks National Mammography Day, and Ms Wilson said: “Today serves as a reminder of the importance of healthy breasts and the impact of breast cance...

Covid-19 vaccine shots are available at seven outlets across the island. A batch of 5,500 doses of vaccinations arrived from Britain last month. The Government announced today a list of participating medical practices and pharmacies where residents ...

Another 60 coronavirus cases were recorded by the Ministry of Health since its update last week, officials said today. Results were received from 2,648 tests from October 11 to 17. The latest figures showed 65 active cases – one less than the last up...

A high volume of emergency visits and pressure on hospital beds means that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will be closed on weekdays for at least a month, the Bermuda Hospitals Board said today. Medical staff will be focused “where the most unwell...