CIAA puts Safety First
Did you know that, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 2011 statistics, around the world there are almost 90 deaths a week, or nearly 13 deaths every day, from fatal work injuries. As part of continuing efforts…
3 New Dengue cases under investigation. No new positive cases confirmed for 2013
From the Cayman Islands Public Health Department Dengue Update as of 2 March 2013 • Total cases investigated for dengue in 2012 was 94 with 37 being positive for dengue, 4 inconclusive and 53 negative. To date there have been…
‘Light up the Night – Breast Cancer Beach Walk’
The third ‘Light up the Night – Breast Cancer Beach Walk’ will be held on March 23rd 2013, starting at the Royal Palms Beach Bar at 7.15pm. At the Ritz Carlton you can get some water then stroll back to…
Pope Benedict XVI formally resigns to become ‘pilgrim’
The Pope left the Vatican in a motorcade before boarding a helicopter to the papal retreat Pope Benedict XVI has officially resigned, saying that he now “will simply be a pilgrim” starting his last journey on earth. The pontiff, aged…
Rick Scott’s Smart Move on Fla. Medicaid
By Christopher Ruddy Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to agree to expand Medicaid coverage in his state is not only perfectly sensible, but a reasonable action for a conservative governor of the nation’s fourth most populous state. Scott said on…
Game-changing breast healthcare cancer technology to be showcased
Hologic to Showcase Game-Changing Breast Tomosynthesis Technology and Other Product Innovations at the European Congress of Radiology in Vienna Company to host special ECR symposium and workshops to mark significant advances in its tomosynthesis development program Hologic, Inc. (Hologic or…
One new case of dengue confirmed. Two new cases under investigation
Dengue Update as of 23 February 2013 From the Cayman Islands Public Health Department • Total cases investigated for dengue in 2012 is 94 and 42 for 2013. • Since the last update as of February 16, 2013, there had…
C. Everett Koop, the Nation’s Doctor, Was a Giant in the Fight Against Tobacco
The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers , President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: All of us at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids are deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop. Dr….
Lace Up with Team Diabetes in the Cayman Islands!
News1130 Staff Walk or run with John Streit and Team Diabetes in the Cayman Islands on December 1, 2013 in support of the 9 million Canadians and someone you know living with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Walk or run with John…
Health & Wellness Seminar – Thursday March 7, Triple C School Auditorium
All are invited to “Back To Eden” Health & Wellness Seminar on Thursday March 7 @ 7:00 pm at Triple C School Auditorium, 74 Fairbanks Road, George Town with presenter, Dr. Meddrick Pollock. The event is FREE. Areas to be…
