Topic: Health Services Authority
Stroke patient recovers quickly
Cayman’s first patient to be diagnosed through the use of a telemedical remote presence robot, Dr. Krishna Mani, has recovered from a stroke with little to no after-effects.
Civil service reduction could take years
The Cayman Islands civil service will face a gradual reduction over the next few years.
Health minister: Mandatory cancer registry near
Health officials are working on drafting legislation to make it mandatory to report cancer locally, according to Minister of Health Osbourne Bodden.
Government budgets for 100-plus staff increase
The Cayman Islands government plans for a modest staff increase during the 2014/15 budget year.
Veterans donate physiotherapy equipment to hospital
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association has donated an ice and compression unit to the hospital's physiotherapy unit.
Cayman’s debts come due
Cayman's government owes tens of millions in 'bullet loan' payments over the next 12 months.
New ambulance for emergency unit
The Health Services Authority has purchased a new ambulance.
Mental health facilities lacking for children
The prevalence of mental health issues is doubly worse for children, says Mental Health Commission chairman Dr. Marc Lockhart.
Nurses in the spotlight this week
The annual Nurses Week kicked off with Olga Robb-Wright being awarded the Eloise Ried Award for Nursing Excellence.
Cayman’s mental health needs ‘urgent’
Better facilities for mental health patients and a greater understanding of related issues are urgently needed in the Cayman Islands, says Mental Health Commission chair Dr. Marc Lockhart.
Chief medical officer retires after 12 years
The Health Ministry has appointed a new Chief Medical Officer for the Health Services Authority who is temporarily replacing the former CMO, Dr. Gerald Smith.
HSA celebrates Day of the Midwife
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority on Monday marks International Day of the Midwife with a display in the atrium of the Cayman Islands Hospital from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drug council silent on marijuana legalization
The National Drug Council isn't stating its views on the legalization of marijuana.
Free vaccinations for children this week
Health officials are urging parents to take advantage of free child vaccinations available this week.
Cayman's cutting-edge medical technology: Far beyond scalpels
A pair of stories recently gave us cause to muse on the possibilities for this country in a world of rapidly accelerating technologies.
Use of medical robot a real lifesaver for Cayman physician
“RP Sally,” - a telemedical remote presence robot was used for the first time to diagnose a local patient, health officials confirm.
Nomination process for annual Nurse of the Year award opens
Those who know of a nurse who has gone above and beyond the call of duty can nominate them for the Eloise Reid Award for Excellence in Nursing.
Heart fund donates equipment
Patients recovering from heart attacks and cardiac problems will have access to new equipment at the Cayman Islands Hospital’s physiotherapy department.
HSA starts workplace wellness program
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority has launched its employee wellness program.
Tibbetts powers public health board
The head of Cayman Brac’s electricity company has been appointed as the new chairman of the Health Services Authority board.
Health authority offers a week of free health checks
In observation of World Health Day, the Health Services Authority is offering free health screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar.
Cayman alumnus wins university Torch award
A Cayman Islands public health officer has received a professional achievement award from his former university in the United States.
Minister: Two-week waiting list for obstetrics
Health Minister Osbourne Bodden has acknowledged that waiting times for obstetric services at the Cayman Islands Hospital is longer than ideal, with patients waiting about two weeks for appointments.
Cayman patients could be referred to Health City
Cayman Islands patients needing heart surgery could soon be referred to Health City instead of overseas facilities, officials have confirmed.
Insurance hike for obstetricians
A major hike in malpractice insurance rates among obstetricians may mean fewer private practitioners being able to afford to deliver babies locally.
65 percent of cop cars at end of 'service life'
Thirteen new cop cars remain parked in the lot and the police need quite a few more anyway.
More millions for the Turtle Farm
Every cent the government spends on the Cayman Turtle Farm could have been spent on something useful, like police cars or roads.
Heart Smart events to help arrest cardiovascular disease
The Cayman Heart Fund is getting ready to start a week-long attack on Cayman's number one killer - cardiovascular disease.
Business in brief
Evaluation service at KPMG; Intertrust design awards; donation to Cancer Society.
Brac students get taste of healthcare
Students in the Sister Islands who are considering a career in the healthcare profession are learning from mentors at the Brac’s Faith Hospital.
Brain tumor support group launches
Cayman now has a new foundation to offer support to people suffering from brain tumors and aneurisms.
Response to dump fire under review
The response to last week's inferno at the George Town landfill will come under review.
Again! Firefighters battle dump blaze
A plethora of failures revealed after the latest fire at the George Town landfill.
Haines targets $1M from six marathons
Charity fund-raising champion Derek Haines aims to raise $1 million by running six marathons this year.
Minister: Landfill will stay in GT
Government sets an outline for its George Town landfill remediation plans.
Beach stroller finds medical waste on shore
A visitor to the island was recently shocked to find medical supplies, including hypodermic needles, littering Cayman’s shoreline.
Walkers staff dress down for chemotherapy unit
Walkers staff donated $2,367 to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society’s fundraising drive to help build a new chemotherapy unit.
Officials: Statutory authorities out of control
Cayman's leaders say it's time to stop the carnival for statutory authorities and government companies.
Nurse retires after 42 years
After more than 42 years serving the Cayman Islands community as a public health nurse, Alice Jane Ebanks is hanging up her stethoscope.
Home-based dialysis program provides patient freedom
Patients at the Cayman Islands Hospital’s new dialysis unit are now able to take control of their own dialysis care through a home-based program.
Report: Gov’t has ‘growing fleet of dilapidated vehicles’
Government has an aging vehicle fleet and apparently not enough trained mechanics to fix it.
Government’s audit advice often ignored
Government could be taking unneccesary risks by ignoring its internal auditors.
Registry seeks cancer cases
January is cancer registry awareness month and the local registry is appealing for more cancer survivors and families of deceased cancer patient to come forward.
Teenager Sydonie Barrett is new Proud of Them recipient
Sydonie Barrett proud recipient of Proud of Them initiative which recognises positve achievements of young persons age 10--25.
More have health insurance, but costs rise
More Cayman residents have improved health care coverage, but it has come at a cost.
HSA: We can handle additional births
Cayman's public hospital is ready to handle more baby deliveries, according to its CEO.
Chrissie Tomlinson gets out of baby delivery business
Cayman's only privately-owned hospital will no longer be operating its obstetrics wing by year's end.
Flu vaccine still available
Some 1,400 people have already availed of free flu shots.
HIV cases creeping back up
There have been 15 new cases of HIV since January 2012.
Free HIV testing next week; World AIDS Day observed
Residents of the Cayman Islands can avail of a week of free HIV testing, beginning Monday, Nov. 25.
Government: Civil servants will be rolled over after changes
Term limits for non-Caymanian workers in the civil service will likely be decided on next year.
Dengue fever case confirmed in Cayman
Cayman gets its first dengue fever case of the 2013 rainy season.
Dengue fever case confirmed
Cayman Islands public health officials said Thursday that one confirmed
case of dengue fever was brought into the islands by a visitor.
Mandatory cancer registry proposed
Experts have declared unqualified support for Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin’s announcement in the Legislative Assembly of official efforts to create a mandatory national cancer registry, boosted by explicit reassurances over privacy concerns.
Hospital offers internship program
Health Services Authority offers intership program.
Knapiks score $5K for charity
Hockey in the Cayman Islands fought cancer in a tangible way as a tournament raised funds for a new chemotherapy unit.
Editorial for September 20: A home for dialysis
Cayman's kidney patients have more space and privacy with the opening of the new dialysis unit at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
Hospital dialysis unit expands, finds new permanent location
The George Town Hospital dialysis unit has expanded and reopened by the hospital's foyer.
Cayman mourns passing of ‘Dr. Frits’ Hendriks
Leading kidney specialist; a popular fixture, consultant and visionary in the medical profession; superbly regarded by colleagues, friends and patients alike, Dr. Frits Hendriks has died at the age of 66.
New law firm Dinner Martin opens Cayman office
A new law firm Dinner Martin Attorneys is now open for business.
New MRI machine available soon
Current MRI technology could be boon for local patients.
Services learn about domestic violence
Family Resource Centre host workshop on domestic violence intervention with frontline professionals
Manderson: Civil service morale ‘weakened’ from cuts
The Cayman Islands civil service has cut nearly $12 million in personnel costs in the past year, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson said Friday.
Changes ahead for current, former college chiefs
University College of the Cayman Islands President Roy Bodden has renewed his contract, while International College of the Cayman Islands President Tasha Ebanks Garcia, has dropped hers, joining the Ministry of Education.
Breaking down stigmas vital to addressing suicide prevention
The Cayman Islands will acknowledge World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10 with a series of events organized by the Public Health Department.
Nursing program kicks off this week at UCCI
The new nursing degree at the University College of the Cayman Islands kicks off Thursday with an education session.
Cuba issues alert on cholera outbreak
Travellers to Cuba are advised to take precautions against cholera.
Local instructors sought for ‘defensive’ left-hand driving
The rental car, approaching from Crewe Road, entered the Elgin Avenue roundabout, turning sharply to the right, trying to find an exit, oblivious to the horror about to ensue from navigating in the wrong direction.
Seafarers donate medical robot
The Seafarer's Association recently donated a telemedical robot to the George Town Hospital.
New hospital board appointed
The HSA announces new board members.
Progressives deliver policy update with first meeting since election
In its first public meeting since the 22 May elections, the ruling People's Progressive Movement on Saturday told an audience that exciting times were in prospect, the economy was improving and changes were on the way.
