Topic: ambulance
911 calls increase by 70% in two years
Emergency 911 calls have increased by more than 70% since 2021, with the average number of calls increasing from 4,964 per month to 8,300 per month this year.
Health ministry: Only HSA authorised to take emergency ambulance cases
The only hospital on island authorised to take emergency ambulance cases is the Health Services Authority's Cayman Islands Hospital, meaning Health City is not approved to accept such cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
HSA purchases new fleet of ambulances
The Health Services Authority has purchased six new ambulances to replace its current aging fleet on Grand Cayman.
Little Cayman receives first purpose-built ambulance
The Health Services Authority (HSA) recently presented Little Cayman with its first new and purpose-built ambulance at the Blossom Village Park
Ambulance crews get to decide on destination
Heidi Presser, 42, was ready to board a plane at Owen Roberts International Airport recently, when she began having trouble breathing and felt pressure in her chest.
Brackers come out to welcome new ambulance
Cayman Brac politicians, residents and hospital staff on Monday welcomed a new ambulance at Faith Hospital.
Cayman Heart Fund gives new ambulance to HSA
Thanks to the Cayman Heart Fund, the Health Services Authority has added a brand-new ambulance to its fleet.
EDITORIAL – Cayman’s ailing health authority
Government math can be tricky. But here’s a reliable conversion rate: One round of legislative testimony from Health Services Authority officials approximates to one week of troubling news headlines.
Donated funds allow hospital to order new, customized ambulance
The Cayman Islands Hospital is preparing to order a new ambulance from a U.S. manufacturer, finalizing specifications for the fresh equipment after the springtime completion of a $150,000 fundraising effort.
Fast action helps save Caymanian’s life
It is against the odds that young Caymanian John Miller III is still alive.
Discovery Day 5K run puts Heart Fund over finish line
The Discovery Day 5K walk/run on Monday topped off the Cayman Heart Fund’s goal of $150,000 to buy a new ambulance for the Health Services Authority.
Public urged to back ambulance fundraiser
Former Cayman 27 reporter Kevin Watler recently recovered from open heart surgery. Now, he is urging people to support efforts to raise funds to buy a new ambulance for the Cayman Islands.
