Topic: HSA
HSA has award-winning training programmes
The Health Services Authority (HSA) has been recognised for its training programmes geared towards Caymanians choosing a career in healthcare.
New HSA board named as government tightens oversight
After weeks of public concern over governance at the HSA, government has appointed a new board and ordered an independent governance review.
Rotary Central helps secure new equipment for mobile blood donation bus
Rotary Central Cayman Islands has donated approximately $10,000 to the Cayman Islands Blood Bank to support the purchase of two key pieces of equipment that will be used on the Mobile Blood Donation Bus, further strengthening the Blood Bank’s ability to deliver safe, efficient and accessible blood collection services across the island.
PAC probe into ‘concerning’ HSA audit reveals wider public-sector challenges
Public Accounts Committee questioning highlighted financial flaws at the Health Services Authority and in the wider public sector.
Internal inquiry recommends HSA board pay back some funds
Health Services Authority board members should be asked to repay stipends claimed for some meetings, an internal government investigation has recommended.
Government to raise healthcare funds through new charitable foundation
Government is moving ahead with setting up a Cayman Islands Health Foundation, a charitable entity that will fundraise for public healthcare services, 15 years after it was legally established.
HSA board to get monthly stipend instead of per-meeting fee
A new pay-scale has been introduced for HSA board directors after they racked up almost half-a-million dollars in stipends in 18 months.
Former HSA boss Osbourne Bodden fires back over board pay controversy
Former Health Services Authority board chair Osbourne Bodden has defended his record at the helm of the under fire organisation, saying the board acted “with integrity, diligence and full transparency”.
FOI shows sharp rise in HSA board meetings and pay
The Health Services Authority Board met 190 times in the space of 18 months and was paid almost half-a-million dollars during that time, according to information obtained by the Compass.
Hospital services
HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY (HSA)
The HSA operates the Anthony S. Eden Hospital (formerly George Town Hospital) on Grand Cayman and Faith Hospital on Cayman Brac.
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What’s Hot on camera
The Miss Earth Cayman Islands coronation, HSA annual Long Service awards, and a vision board workshop at GOODNESS were all hot events on Cayman's recent social calendar.
George Town Hospital renamed after former health minister Anthony Eden
George Town Hospital has been renamed Anthony S. Eden Hospital after the former minster of health who served from 1994-2000 and 2005-2009.
Man detained on suspicion of manslaughter
Police have detained a 61-year-old man on suspicion of manslaughter by reason of gross negligence in relation to an incident that occurred on 21 Jan.
Cayman’s first public dental clinic remembered through Timeback project
Even after 34 years, former politician and health minister Ezzard Miller remembers the groundbreaking ceremony of Cayman's first public dental clinic like it was...
Public Health hosts a special immunisation drive to mark Vaccination Week in the Americas
To celebrate the 22nd annual Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) organised by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) from 20 – 27 April 2024, the Public Health Department is hosting a special vaccination drive.
HSA honours Nurse Hessing’s remarkable half-century milestone
With a career spanning 50 years at the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA), Nurse Elba Hessing has played a significant role in caring for many and has seen first-hand the transformation in healthcare at the George Town Hospital and in the Cayman Islands.
Cancer survivors offer a wall of support to those battling the disease
When patients facing the daunting treatment of cancer enter the main Cayman Islands Hospital hallway, they will now be greeted by the smiling faces of 132 fellow community members who survived the disease.
Cayman’s only independently accredited medical laboratories successfully achieve reaccreditation
The Cayman Islands Pathology Laboratory in Grand Cayman and Faith Hospital Laboratory in Cayman Brac - the islands’ only independently accredited medical laboratories - continue to maintain their reputation for safety and excellence by Joint Commission International (JCI) standards with their successful reaccreditation.
Giving people a voice
Faith Rochez (née Gealey) is a senior speech and language therapist with the Health Services Authority, leading the speech and occupational therapies team, which expanded recently.
HSA elevates patient care with a new bone density scanner
Patients grappling with osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions can now benefit from the Health Services Authority’s (HSA’s) recent acquisition of an iDXA bone density scanner, a noninvasive device that will advance diagnostic capabilities and patient care.
Talking about speech therapy
Janelle Syms talks about her journey to becoming an HSA speech therapist, and what exactly the occupation involves.
HSA opens temporary EMS station in Bodden Town
An arrangement between HSA and Pastor Winston Rose has led to the opening of a temporary EMS service at the Church of God Chapel Bodden Town, allowing additional emergency services support to members of the eastern districts.
HSA fuels career ascension and opportunities for Caymanians
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is making significant progress in fostering career advancement opportunities for Caymanians with its latest promotions, training achievements and the launch of a succession planning programme.
Caymanians graduate from HSA’s healthcare aide programme
Twenty-one Caymanians are now poised for career advancement as certified healthcare aides through the Health Services Authority’s (HSA) Healthcare Aide Training Programme.
HSA expands award-winning speech & language therapy team
Consistent with its service expansion plans, the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) has increased the number of Speech and Language Therapists among its cadre of therapy staff at the Bay Town House location.
Cayman Public Health: Amputations among male diabetics 2.5 times higher than global rate
Amputations among male diabetics in Cayman are 2.5 times higher than the estimated global rate, attendees at a national healthcare conference heard this week.
Increased demand for hospital beds strains HSA’s capacity
Cayman's Health Services Authority says it has seen an "increase in patient demand for hospital beds in recent months" prompting implementation of measures to...
Professionals urge community to prioritise mental health
Local medical professionals are urging the Cayman community to prioritise their mental health as people around the globe mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday.
Hospital chiefs aid in probe after prisoner flees custody on medical visit
Hospital chiefs are aiding police and prison officials with their investigation into how an inmate briefly escaped custody during a medical visit on Friday at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
Geriatrician: Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes common among Cayman’s elderly
Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and mobility challenges due to joint pain are among the common conditions Cayman's ageing population is battling today.
Health screenings for students begin
Health screenings for students entering school for the first time has commenced at district health centers and are being conducted by Public Health Department staff.
‘I had tumour zapped and drove myself home’
Typically having cancer tumours removed involves painful, sometimes lengthy, surgical procedures and days-long recovery time, but that was not the case for Robert 'Bob' Slatter.
Cayman takes COVID fight to local supermarkets
Typically when you head to the supermarket you're likely to pick up the odd impulse item or two, chances are a COVID-19 booster shot may not fall into that category.
Alex’s Place opens doors to help Cayman’s struggling youth
Cayman has opened its first adolescent-specific mental health hub, Alex's Place, in memory of teenager Alex Panton.
Cayman’s ‘mother of Public Health nursing’ Josie Solomon remembered
As the community mourns the loss of celebrated Cayman Islands healthcare professional Nurse Josie Solomon, those who knew the Bodden Town stalwart best say she was "a force to be reckoned with."
Dr. Hazel Brown: A career dedicated to health
Dr. Hazel Brown, chief nursing officer, retires after a long and meaningful career.
Health minister urges community to ‘break the stigma’ of diabetes
Health Minister Sabrina Turner is using her message for World Diabetes Day to urge the community to break the stigma of living with the disease and take 'ownership' of their health.
Doctors urge community to report cases to cancer registry
Local Oncologists Dr. Lundie Richards and Dr. Vineetha Binoy have said with cancer cases continuing to rise it is important now to consider implementing mandatory reporting to the Cayman Islands Cancer registry.
Cayman Islands Hospital A&E entrance relocated
The Health Services Authority has advised that, from Wednesday, 3 Aug., the Cayman Islands Hospital Accident and Emergency walk-in entrance will be temporarily relocated while the parking lot is being resurfaced.
Lupus, a lifelong condition
Although there are around five million people globally living with a form of lupus, there are still many who do not know about the disease or its impact on a patient.
HSA purchases new fleet of ambulances
The Health Services Authority has purchased six new ambulances to replace its current aging fleet on Grand Cayman.
HSA relocates General Practice Clinic
As of Monday, 11 April, the Health Services Authority's General Practice Clinic will be located on the second floor of the Smith Road Medical Centre in George Town.
Expanded Smith Road Pharmacy to reopen
The HSA is pleased to announce the relocation of its Cayman Islands Hospital outpatient pharmacy to the Smith Road Medical Centre.
$16K equipment upgrade for Lions Eye Clinic
The Lions Eye Clinic at the Health Services Authority has received a much-needed boost as the Lions Club of Grand Cayman delivered just over $16,000 worth of essential eye examination equipment to assist those seeking vision support.
New Year’s Day surprise as mom welcomes first baby for 2022
First time parents Nikisha Chin-Loney and Ricardo Loney hoped their baby daughter Zianna Kaylee would share their birthday month December with them, but she had plans of her own, instead arriving on 1 January.
Vaccination clinic reopens, booster shots move to alphabet days
Cayman's Health Services Authority has moved to alphabet days for the administering of COVID-19 booster shots, as the HSA's vaccination clinic resumes operations following the Christmas holiday break.
HSA COVID vaccination and testing clinics have relocated
The Health Services Authority’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic and PCR and Certified LFT Testing Clinics have moved to a larger premises.
Auditor general critical of abandoned HSA pharmacy procurement exercise
Auditor General Sue Winspear has expressed disappointment in the Health Services Authority's failed procurement exercise for its pharmacy, saying value for money is important when around $9 million annually is being spent.
Cayman’s true cancer picture unknown
Even with a formal cancer registry on island, the true picture of the illness in the Cayman community still remains largely unknown, but emerging trends from available statistics indicate more women under the age of 40 are getting diagnosed with breast cancer.
Thousands in isolation as COVID-19 numbers climb
Almost 4,000 people across the Cayman Islands are currently in isolation in their homes or at government facilities as COVID-19 cases continue to increase.
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HSA board reshuffled
Three members of the Health Services Authority board have been replaced following a recent Cabinet decision.
Local hospitals assure adequate PCR testing supplies on island, as demand increases
Cayman has enough supplies of PCR tests on island to meet the recent increase in demand for COVID-19 tests, even as residents flock to local testing stations for screening, local hospitals have assured.
Where to get a COVID-19 PCR test
Where to get a COVID-19 PCR test in the Cayman Islands.
Letters to Confirm Mandatory Isolation to Employers Available from Public Health
Individuals requiring letters to their employers confirming they have been placed in mandatory isolation due to ongoing COVID 19 contact tracing requirements can obtain these by request to Public Health.
75% of vaccinated residents have access to digital certificates
Cayman's Health Services Authority has said nearly 40,000 individuals' securely verified digital COVID-19 vaccination records with QR code have been uploaded into its MyHSA Patient Portal.
Cayman’s doctors ‘ready’ for COVID impact
Cayman's medical fraternity is ready for a potential increase in cases of COVID-19, should that situation arise as a result of opening Cayman's borders.
HSA to contact vaccinated people for verification
The Health Services Authority has issued an advisory that it plans to contact members of the public to verify their vaccine information, as part of efforts to digitise Cayman's vaccination records.
COVID vaccinated persons to be contacted for information verification
The Health Services Authority (HSA) is in the process of merging its manual vaccination records with its Electronic Medical Records.
At death’s door: Caymanian doctor survives COVID
Caymanian doctor Colin Charles was about to take his final exams in March for his specialisation in obstetrics and gynaecology, at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica, when everything came to a screeching halt.
Global vaccine mandates on the rise
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate may no longer be a question for many workers, as companies and healthcare providers internationally move to mandate the COVID-19 jab. The issue of mandatory vaccination remains a hot topic of debate within the community; however, the UK, France, Australia and other countries are making vaccinations mandatory.
Hospitalised COVID-19 patient off ventilator support
The condition of Cayman's lone hospitalised COVID-19 patient has improved "considerably" and is no longer requiring the support of a ventilator, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee has confirmed.
Cayman’s C-section rate more than double WHO recommendations
At 37% of all live births a year, the rate of caesarean sections in the Cayman Islands is more than double the rate recommended by the World Health Organisation.
HSA staff isolated for potential COVID-19 exposure
The Health Services Authority has said eight of its staff members, along with family members, are now in isolation due to potential exposure to a highly symptomatic COVID-19-positive patient at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
Genome sequencing advances COVID fight
Cayman’s ability to conduct genome sequencing is not only a pivotal leap forward for the local COVID response, it could also help give the jurisdiction the edge it needs to be added to the UK’s ‘green’ travel list.
Nursing graduates gain hands-on experience with HSA’s residency programme
Eighteen Caymanian nursing graduates from 3 cohorts have moved on to pursue full-time roles as Registered Nurses (RNs) after completing the Health Services Authority’s...
Hospital A&E entrance temporarily relocating
The Health Services Authority Accident and Emergency walk-in entrance will be temporarily relocated from this evening, Friday, 28 May, until Sunday, 6 June, while the waiting room area is being renovated, the HSA advised.
Governor urges more jabs as vaccination numbers taper off
Governor Martyn Roper has said the drop in COVID-19 vaccinations is concerning as he reiterated his call for more members of the public to get the jab.
HSA Specialist Clinic services moving to Smith Road Centre
The Health Services Authority (HSA) will be relocating majority of its specialist services to the Smith Road Centre effective Monday, 12 April 2021.
Former HSA security staffers cleared of fraud charges
A jury on Tuesday found two former Health Services Authority employees not guilty of fraud charges relating to overtime.
Members of public can book free COVID tests online
From today (17 Aug.), members of the public can schedule their free COVID screening tests online via a new appointment booking system launched by the Health Services Authority.
Smith Road Centre pharmacy to remain open
The Health Services Authority has reversed its decision to close down the Smith Road Centre pharmacy refill location.
HSA surgeon saves vision of visiting sailor
An emergency eye surgery at the Cayman Islands Hosptial helps to save the vision of a visiting French sailor, who got stuck in Cayman because of global border closures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
