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An autism charity was praised for its work at an event to mark World Autism Awareness Day. Kim Wilson, the health minister, delivered a proclamation on the City Hall steps on Monday to recognise the efforts of Bermuda Autism Support and Education. W...

Charity Age Concern is to bring back free health checks for members for a second year. The charity will host its first event today and there is still time to sign up. Anita Furbert, a registered nurse and Age Concern’s education officer, said: “We d...

A new diabetes centre will offer affordable medication and education under one roof, the Bermuda Diabetes Association said yesterday. Debbie Jones, the chairwoman, said the organisation was “acutely aware of the urgent need to improve our healthcare ...

A charity set up to support people with multiple sclerosis held its first swimathon this weekend. Organisers were delighted with the number of people who took to the water to raise funds for the MS Society of Bermuda. Ellen Hollis, society president,...

Spending on healthcare is not the same as investing in health, the Bermuda Health Council has warned. The watchdog said more money should be spent on the social causes of poor health after David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, said Bermud...

The Bermuda Diabetes Association welcomed the inclusion of a sugar tax and a cut in duty rates for healthy items in the 2018-19 Budget yesterday, but emphasised the need for education on healthy eating habits. Chairwoman Debbie Jones said: “Educatio...

The Argus Group and BF&M Limited have made a joint donation of $100,000 to the Bermuda Diabetes Association. Each company will contribute $50,000 towards the development of a new, larger facility at the BDA’s new location at 22 Princess Street. The i...

A total of 15 cases of cervical cancer were reported in Bermuda last year, a Department of Health spokeswoman revealed last night. The news came as the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre asked women to get screened for the disease and reminded parents...

The Bermuda Diabetes Association yesterday called for a reduction in the cost of healthy foods alongside a tax on sugary items. The charity said it supported the Government’s proposed sugar tax, but warned that there were “inappropriate” taxes on wa...

Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute is looking for ideas on how to improve care. Staff will host a community conversation next week for the public to pitch in on how addiction, learning disability and mental health services can be enhanced. Morrisa Roger...