Health Local News
Ole Style Pre-Heritage Day Parade
The 17th Annual Pre-Heritage Day Parade starts at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 15 at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI).
Public Health Week gets underway
Public Health Week got underway yesterday with a celebration of World Health Day.
Argus to host health fair
The Argus Group will hold its fourth annual health fair next week.
Government bans unhealthy food from vending machines
The Government is banning unhealthy food in vending machines on its premises.
Ministry of Health tests island’s readiness for flu pandemic
Bermuda tested its readiness for a flu pandemic by holding a workshop for the island’s essential services and business community.
Government issues health challenge
The Government is challenging members of the public to Burn Fat Not Fuel by using public transport.
New laundry opens at KEMH
Health Minister Nelson Bascome has officially opened the new laundry department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH).
Renovation begins at rest home
Renovation work has begun on Sandys Parish Rest Home, which will provide accommodation for ageing mentally challenged adults.
Government cracks down on alcoholic energy drinks
The Government is cracking down on the sale of alcoholic energy drinks from unlicensed premises.
Supersize Me to be screened for free as part of Heart Month
Members of the public will be able to see the award-winning documentary, Supersize Me, for free as part of Heart Month.
Open house at cardiac diagnostic unit
The Cardiac Diagnostic Unit (CDU) at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is hosting two open house events this month as part of Healthy Heart Month.
February is Heart Month
Friday sees the launch of Bermuda's annual Heart Month.
New-look Health Council unveiled
Health Minister Nelson Bascome has unveiled the new-look Bermuda Health Council.
UBP calls for HIP reform
The UBP is calling on the Government to reform the Hospital Insurance Plan (HIP), which it says is failing the people it was set up to help.
BHB appoints new HR director
Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) has appointed Kerry Garrigan as Director of Human Resources.