A Compass Media special supplement Healthcare in a PandemicThe HSA has provided quality healthcare to you and your family for many generations. Together, we have been through many of life’s journeys, from welcoming a new child into the world, through hurricanes and pandemics. Throughout life’s changes - HSA is always here for you because you matter to us. Cayman Islands Health Services Authority 949-8600 | 95 Hospital Road | info@hsa.ky | www.hsa.ky Cayman Islands Hospital & General Practice Clinic West Bay Health Centre North Side Health Centre Bodden Town Health Centre East End Health Centre Little Cayman Clinic Faith Hospital Cayman Brac You matter to us. Your care your time your access your safety your experience & your health matters.THE CAYMAN ISLANDS HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE T he 11th annual Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference is being held virtually this year, over a single day, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It takes place tomorrow (Saturday, 17 October). The Healthcare Conference has attracted around 1,200 attendees in previous years, and while this year will be on a smaller scale, the event still appeals to business owners, parents, human resource managers, insurance companies, fitness and wellness professionals and members of the general public. Hosted by the Ministry of Health, Health City Cayman Islands, the Health Services Authority and Kelly Holding Ltd., this year’s conference, with the theme ‘Re-envisioning Life with a Pandemic’, will explore mental health, telemedicine and best practices in a pandemic-stricken world. Viewers can participate in live sessions via video and audio conferencing as well as watch on the Cayman Islands Government YouTube channel. See overleaf for agenda, plus further details at healthcareconference.ky. Health Minister Dwayne Seymour addresses the 2019 conference. Panellists at last year’s conference.HSA CEO Lizzette Yearwood speaks in 2019. Healthcare in a Pandemic 1 FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 20208:00 – 8:05 AM CONFERENCE OPENS 8:05 – 8:10 AM Welcome remarks – His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Martyn Roper 8:10 – 8:30 AM Opening remarks – Hon. Dwayne Seymour, Minister for Health, Environment, Culture and Housing 8:30 – 8:35 AM Video 8:35 – 9:25 AM A Resilient Cayman – Hon. Alden McLaughlin, Premier of the Cayman Islands & Minister for Employment, Border Control, Community Affairs, International Trade, Investment, Aviation & Maritime Affairs 9:25 – 9:30 AM Video 9:30 – 10:30 AM COVID-19: Myths, Facts & Latest Trends – Dr. Courtney Cummings, Deputy Medical Director, Cayman Islands Health Services Authority; Dr. Archita Joshi-Bhatt, Consultant - Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine & Head-Infection Control, Health City Cayman Islands; Dr. Yaron Rado, Chief Radiologist & Chairman of the Board, Doctors Hospital 10:30 – 10:45 AM COFFEE BREAK 10:45 – 11:45 AM The Certainty in the Uncertain: Strengthening Mindcare during a Pandemic – Ms Sutton Burke, MS, LCPC Clinical Director & Psychotherapist, Infinite Mindcare 11:45 – 12:45 PM Age-related Risks and COVID-19 – Dr. Javier Perez- Fernandez, Medical Director, Baptist Hospital Critical Care Unit Telemedicine in Cayman: Keeping Patients Connected – Dr. Delroy Jefferson, Medical Director, Cayman Islands Health Services Authority 12:45 – 1:05 PM LUNCH BREAK 1:05 – 1:10 PM Video 1:10 – 2:40 PM Panel discussion | COVID-19 Community Experiences – Hosted by Donna Bush. Panellists include Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert Hon, Deputy Governor; Martika Williams, RCU RN, Cayman Islands Health Services Authority; Dr. Margo McCrae, Senior Pharmacist, Doctors Hospital; Dr. David Stone, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, OceanMed; Ms Lucille Seymour, Community Member; Mr. Wil Pineau, CEO Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce; Mrs. Chelsea Rivers, National Council for Persons with Disabilities; Miss Monina Thompson, Member - Youth Ambassador Programme, Alex Panton Foundation 2:40 – 2:45 PM Video 2:45 – 3:45 PM Dealing with Chronic Illnesses During a Pandemic – Dr. Vineetha Binoy, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Health City Cayman Islands 3:45 – 4:00 PM COFFEE BREAK 4:00 - 4:05 PM Video 4:05 – 5:05 PM COVID-19 and Cancer Care: Perspectives from the United States and CTCA Experience – Dr. Arturo Loaiza- Bonilla, Clinical Director & Chief of Medical Oncology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America with Introduction by Dr. Lundie Richards, Oncologist & Haematologist, Cayman Islands Health Services Authority 5:05 – 5:10 PM Video 5:10 – 6:00 PM Working Through a Pandemic – Dr. John Lee, Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Environment, Culture and Housing 6:00 – 6:15 PM THANK YOU/WRAP UP Event details are subject to change CAYMAN ISLANDS HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE AGENDA SATURDAY, OCTOBER Healthcare in a Pandemic 2 FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2020At Doctor’s Hospital, we’re about delivering exceptional, private healthcare with one focus in-mind – you. Based on the highest international standards, best practices, clinical pathways, and guidelines, our patient-centered care is delivered by a diverse team of experienced medical professionals and the latest advancements in medicine and technology. Discover the difference your care deserves. Learn more at doctorshospitalcayman.com Healthcare in a Pandemic 3 FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2020Compass Centre, 319 Shedden Road, George Town, PO Box 1365, Grand Cayman KY1-1108, Cayman Islands Publisher Kathleen Capetta kcapetta@compassmedia.ky Cayman Compass Editor-in-Chief Kevin Morales kmorales@compassmedia.ky Healthcare in a Pandemic Editor Laura Durston ldurston@compassmedia.ky Contributing writers Laura Durston Jenny Gabruch Reshma Ragoonath Kayla Young Graphic Designer (editorial) Beth Ormerod Graphic Design (advertisements) Alex Angel Janelle Rivers Head of Sales Cheryl Birch-Gillies cbirch@compassmedia.ky Sales and Development Consultant Peter Medwid pmedwid@compassmedia.ky Account Executives & Sales Representatives Chris Creighton ccreighton@compassmedia.ky Sheena Hurlstone Printed by Compass Print Healthcare in a Pandemic CONTENTS P1 | CAYMAN ISLANDS HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE P2 | CONFERENCE AGENDA P5 | ADDRESS FROM PREMIER ALDEN MCLAUGHLIN P6 | WELCOME MESSAGE FROM MINISTER DWAYNE SEYMOUR P8 | TELEMEDICINE: HEALING AT A DISTANCE P10 | MENTAL HEALTH IN A PANDEMIC P12 | CAYMAN JOINS LINE-UP FOR COVID- VACCINES P14 | MYTHS VS. FACTS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS P16 | CANCER AND COVID P17 | IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH WITH MEDITATION P18 | CHRONIC ILLNESS & COVID- P19 | MANAGING STRESS Consultant Anaesthetist Dr. Karyna Davis-Irons, Health Services Authority. Photo: Stephen Clarke Photography Healthcare Conference 2019. Healthcare in a Pandemic 4 FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2020I welcome each of you to the 2020 Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference with the theme ‘Re-envisioning Life with a Pandemic’. Normally I would be welcoming you to our shores, but in the advent of COVID-19, we are holding this year’s conference virtually. Certainly, virtual meetings have become part of living life with a pandemic. This virus has challenged the entire world and the Cayman Islands has been no different, save perhaps that because of our swift, decisive action, good public health advice and yes, perhaps even a bit of luck, we have been able to land in as good a place as anyone could have envisioned when we first started to do battle with the virus. Indeed, at the time of writing this in mid-September, we have fared quite well. We have had 208 confirmed cases and have done more than 37,000 tests, the only death being that of a male cruise ship visitor who was hospitalised here as a result of a non-COVID medical emergency. Apart from overseas travel, our daily life is as normal as it can be, given the times we are in. Preparation is key, and my Government started to focus on building our capacity to fight the virus back in January. Although the virus was very far from our shores, we knew it would arrive here and we had to be prepared. We obtained our own COVID testing facility and reviewed what personal protection equipment, hospital beds, ventilators and other equipment we may need should the virus become widespread on our islands. In February, we banned travel to and from high-risk countries, as well as put in place measures at the border to help protect the public health of people. We also insisted that cruise ships and other vessels advise us of any illnesses on board prior to anyone being allowed on shore. In March, we required a 14-day quarantine period for those arriving in our islands, restricted public gatherings, closed schools and closed our borders. The National Emergency Operation Centre was activated and our first community cases of COVID were identified on island. We slowed the spread locally and, over several months, we were able to open up our community and local economy, once again based on public health guidance. We have gone for more than two months with no positive cases of community transmission. We are, however, seeing occasional positive tests in those who have arrived here from overseas and were in quarantine. We have now turned our attention to safely opening our borders in a phased manner so we can begin to welcome visitors back to our islands. However, the ‘show must go on’ as they say, so hosting a virtual conference, bringing experts from a variety of fields to provide our local medical and healthcare professionals with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, and to ultimately create a better experience for their patients, is the new reality. This virtual conference also offers a wealth of knowledge to members of the community to educate themselves on ways to support their health and wellness, or the health and wellness of their families and clients. This conference is free and open to the public and Continuing Medical Education Certificates will be available for each presentation. It is my sincere hope that everyone walks away from this virtual conference feeling they have learned something they can put in place to help ensure the health and well-being of themselves and those around them. I hope that you enjoy the virtual conference. And I also hope that next year you will be able to visit us in person. Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin Minister for Employment and Border Control, Community Affairs, International Trade, Investment, Aviation and Maritime Affairs AN ADDRESS FROM PREMIER HON. ALDEN MCLAUGHLIN Healthcare in a Pandemic 5 FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2020WELCOME MESSAGE HON. DWAYNE SEYMOUR, MINISTER FOR HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, CULTURE & HOUSING I t is my pleasure to welcome you to the 11th annual Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference. This event has been a permanent fixture on many people’s annual calendars for the past 10 years and I am so pleased that we were able to find a way to ensure the event goes ahead this year, despite the challenges we as a country are facing. This one-day virtual event will be just as thought-provoking and beneficial as previous years, but with an added layer of safety and security for those who may have concerns about large gatherings. This year’s theme, ‘Re-Envisioning Life in a Pandemic’, speaks to the ordeal we have faced as a country because of the COVID-19 global pandemic. It highlights our collective faith as well as our concerns, our unity of purpose and our strength of resolve as a Government and a people in fighting this unseen plague. Then it connects our experience with the future – what life will look like post-COVID-19; how healthcare services will adapt or transform to meet the needs of all types of patients; working through a pandemic; preparation for possible future pandemics; and caring for our mental health during what has been a traumatic event for many people. Now more than ever, as we press forward through one of the worst public health crises of our lifetimes, we are all seeking opportunities to have dialogue, debate, inspire and be inspired, educate and share our experiences over the last few months. The Healthcare Conference will provide a forum to do just that. I hope that you will take advantage of the chance to engage with some of the industry’s leading professionals, and with one another, as we work together to understand the way forward. In addition, the information contained within this supplement will serve as a valuable resource to you in this new COVID-19 environment. 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