Topic: Ministry of Health
Blood pressure kiosk for Brac
The Health Services Authority has installed four new blood pressure machines this year, including one at Faith Hospital in Cayman Brac. The kiosk is the fourth machine to be installed by
health services this year, adding to one at the Government
Administration Building and two at the Cayman Islands Hospital – one in
the General Practice Unit and the other in the atrium of the main
entrance.
Auditor General report: Government acted unlawfully on two major deals
The Cayman Islands government went outside the law in signing two major real estate development deals, auditors say.
Ministry of Health passes audit for first time
The Ministry of Health for the first time received an unqualified opinion from the Office of the Auditor General on an audit, which covered the ministry’s 2012-2013 fiscal year.
Arsenic testing under way, doubt cast on poison claim
Researchers from the Pan American Health Organization have taken samples from at least three members of Frank Sound’s Powell family and are scheduling others, while also testing neighbors, plants, cattle and soil for arsenic poisoning.
Charges allege Webb, Watson benefited from hospital contracts
Former FIFA VP Jeffrey Webb and Cayman businessman Canover Watson are alleged to have benefitted from what prosecutors say was a corruptly awarded public hospital contract.
Children and Family Services director retires
Alicia "Jen" Dixon is retiring from her government post after 33 years of service effective Sept. 1.
GT landfill: Still no 'on-site' solution in sight
In use for some 50 years now, the George Town landfill has long been a breeding ground for vermin, pests, pollution, toxins, smoke — and more recently, for consultants’ reports.
Public Health director retires
After 33 years, Dr. Kiran Kumar will retire from his post as medical officer of health.
Archer: Cayman's financial 'freedom' still needs work
The Cayman Islands may indeed emerge from the end of its 2015/16 budget without the United Kingdom needing to approve future government spending plans, Finance Minister Marco Archer confirmed Friday.
Experts warn of cultural tolerance of abuse
The Pan American Health Organization says its reports revealing high levels of sexual and physical violence against children in Caribbean territories, including in the Cayman Islands, demonstrate that work needs to be done across the region to protect and support victims.
HSA, Heart Fund replacing ambulances
The Health Services Authority and the Cayman Heart Fund are seeking $150,000 to replace one of the hospital’s two decade-old ambulances, kicking off their efforts with Discovery Day’s 5K Walk/Run charity drive.
WHO mental health report cites lack of facility, training
A report from the World Health Organization cites the lack of a national mental health policy and a shortage of beds for psychiatric patients as weaknesses in Cayman’s health system.
Deputy Governor's 5k raises $50,000 for Special Olympics
The Deputy Governor's 5K run/walk raised more than $50,000 for the Special Olympics.
What's the problem with kids today?
When it comes to our children - what they’ve been doing, how they’re feeling and what they’re thinking - the Cayman Islands government apparently doesn’t want you to know - at least not in a timely fashion.
Report: 1 in 5 girls sexually abused
Nearly one in five adolescent girls in the Cayman Islands reported that they had been sexually abused, in a comprehensive survey of young people in the territory.
Consultant: No quick fix to landfill leaching
Closing and capping large areas of the George Town landfill will likely be the only way to lessen the potential environmental impact on the North Sound, according to consultants conducting tests at the site.
No solution in sight to dump tire mountain
Government is hoping it will be a case of sixth time lucky as it again seeks to find someone to take the stockpile of used tires at the George Town Landfill off its hands.
Heart issues in focus this week
Cayman Heart Fund will shine a spotlight on heart health issues in Cayman this week.
Firefighters monitor landfill
A fire at the landfill was fully extinguished by late afternoon Sunday.
Auditor's office wins health challenge
Several teams from across the civil services competed to see who could take the most steps in three weeks.
Cayman's Ebola response scaled down
Plans for a field hospital to help handle potential Ebola cases in the Cayman Islands have been abandoned.
Law will make cancer reporting mandatory
Doctors who fail to report cancer diagnoses to the national registry could face fines under new legislation.
Health insurance push shows success in increasing coverage
Since the Health Insurance Law was revised in 2013, less than 6 percent of Cayman residents are without health insurance, down from 12 percent in 2010.
2014 Year in Review
A month-by-month review of the Cayman Islands' top new stories in 2014.
One year later: Tire fire threat remains
One year after the dramatic landfill fire that sent large plumes of black smoke billowing across Grand Cayman, a half-million discarded tires remain at the site.
Premier shuffles Cabinet duties
Major areas of responsibility – including the George Town landfill remediation project and government’s public health system – were removed from embattled Minister Osbourne Bodden’s portfolio Friday in a partial reshuffle.
Osbourne Bodden shifted out of Ministry of Health and Culture
Osbourne Bodden has been removed from his
position as Minister of Health and Culture, but retained as Minister
responsible for Community Affairs, Youth and Sports, the Cayman Islands
government announced Friday. Premier Alden McLaughlin will assume the role of Minister of Health and Culture with Jennifer Ahearn as his chief officer.
Opposition: Premier can't 'whitewash' minister's tirade
More fallout from a government minister's expletive-laced tirade comes to light.
Minister Bodden’s profane tirade shocks civil service staff
According to multiple accounts shared with the Cayman Compass, Health Minister Osbourne Bodden last week engaged in a screaming and profanity-laced encounter with his ministry’s chief officer, who was serving as acting deputy governor at the time.
The stories will just run forever
There will be no shortage of excitement when the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, Half-Marathon and 4-Person Relay is staged this Sunday.
Credit card expenses published, hard to find
Government ministries comply - in varying degrees - with directives to proactively release credit card statements.
Health industry chiefs converge for Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference
The fifth annual Cayman Islands National Healthcare 20/20 Conference is set to begin Thursday, Nov. 20.
Chikungunya virus rife in Jamaica
Over the past several weeks, 16 cases of the 22 imported chikungunya cases in the Cayman Islands originated in Jamaica, where the mosquito-borne virus is rampant, according to residents.
Officials unveil Cayman’s Ebola plan
Travelers arriving in Grand Cayman who have recently visited West Africa will be assessed by medics and quarantined as part of a new screening process designed to stop the Ebola virus reaching the island.
Music therapy program offered at hospital
Some 50 patients have been availing of a music therapy pilot program offered at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
Credit Union boosts HospiceCare
The 2014 Credit Union’s 5K Walk/Run added to Derek Haines’s campaign to raise funds for Cayman HospiceCare on Saturday.
First capping ceremony for UCCI nursing students
Eleven sophomore students from the University College of the Cayman Islands School of Nursing have received their nurses caps.
Abolition of multiple gov’t agencies proposed
A consultant's report recommends the merger or elimination of about a dozen government agencies.
Swarbrick: Public sector needs leadership, not legislation
Stronger leadership and a clearer chain of accountability for civil servants – not more legislation – are key to preventing public funds from being wasted, Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick told legislators at a hearing of the Public Accounts Committee last week.
Public bodies exempt from austerity
Government agencies could be undermining efforts to cut the overall cost of the public sector, two senior civil servants warned on Wednesday.
Two bidders for dump tire mountain
Two companies may be willing to take the George Town landfill tires off Cayman's hands.
Training session held on mental health law
The first of a series of training sessions on mental health legislation was held by the Mental Health Commission.
Mental health system surveyed
Local health officials are working with the World Health Organization to assess Cayman’s mental health system through an assessment.
Glasgow set for Commonwealth show
As the Commonwealth Games approach, Scotland is set to dazzle its visitors.
Cayman close to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of two diseases
Cayman is on the brink of being certified for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis.
Local athletes enjoy send-off
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee celebrated the departure of Cayman athletes to major meets this summer.
Doak pins down local spirit
Jaime Doak is helping Cayman’s cause in Scotland.
New chairman named for Pharmacy Council
The owner of Health Care Pharmacy has been appointed as the new chairman of the Pharmacy Council.
Anti-corruption review for travel costs
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of unexplained or questionable travel and hospitality expenses in local government are revealed.
Civil service reduction could take years
The Cayman Islands civil service will face a gradual reduction over the next few years.
Government budgets for 100-plus staff increase
The Cayman Islands government plans for a modest staff increase during the 2014/15 budget year.
Students schooled in Caymanian culture
Year six students at government-run primary schools are undergoing their last few lessons in Caymanian culture and heritage through the Heritage Arts Program.
Landfill report: The stark facts
A few sentences in the government's 40-page report tell the whole truth, and it has to do with money (or lack thereof).
Health ministry names new CFO
Nellie Pouchie-Solomon is the new chief financial officer of the Ministry of Health.
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.
Medical tourism forms available
The ministry of health is advising healthcare facilities providing medical tourism services, that the deadline for submitting their tourism facility application forms is June 1.
Young athletes get heart health checks
A heart health clinic has given 41 young athletes the green light to represent the Cayman Islands in sports, including football, swimming, cricket, netball, basketball and athletics.
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.
Sweden beckons with Ebanks triumph
Against a back drop of private jets, speed boats and fast cars, the Cayman Islands Boxing Association pulled off an impressive demonstration showcasing the progress that the association has made towards Olympic boxing over the last 18 months.
Consultant convicted again of overstaying
Joseph Bonsu-Akoto is appealing his second conviction for overstaying after his first appeal was dismissed.
Ebanks ready for Stuart
Tafari Ebanks is set to take the next step towards his Olympic dream.
Brain tumor support group launches
Cayman now has a new foundation to offer support to people suffering from brain tumors and aneurisms.
Former consultant loses immigration appeal
A former government consultant has lost his appeal against conviction for overstaying.
Blake welcomes others as hosts
One of Cayman’s top football figures wants more local entities involved at an organizational level.
Gov't kicks $10K to Grasspiece
The Cayman Islands government continues to show its support for the national sport.
Dump review committee packed with civil servants
Government workers and political appointees pack the landfill project steering committee.
Houston will kick in Dynamo show to match Swindon Town
Local football is bracing for another spectacle.
CINICO renews contract with heart institute
CINICO has renewed its contract with St. Luke's to provide heart care for residents of the Cayman Islands.
Heroes Day celebrates cultural pioneers
More than 100 Caymanians were honored for their contributions to the Cayman Islands' cultural heritage at Monday's Heroes Day celebrations.
Remembrance service honors Anna Evans
A remembrance service was held Friday in honor of Anna Evans, who has been missing for three years.
Remembrance service for missing woman
A remembrance service will be held on Friday to mark three years since missing mother-of-five Anna Evans was last seen by colleagues and family.
Swindon Town and Houston Dynamo set for action here
Youth football is reaching unprecedented levels in the Cayman Islands and a new tournament next month will ensure that standards are raised by the visit of two professional teams.
