Baptist Health International appoints new representative for the Cayman Islands
Rebekah Brooks to represent Baptist Health International in Cayman Islands, as Ana Bassil announces her plans to retire GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS – May 23, 2014 – Baptist Health International continues to expand as Rebekah Brooks, RN is designated to…
Deadly bacteria can live on airplane seats for a week
By Katie Jennings From Business Insider Lost luggage and ever-shrinking leg room aren’t the only hazards of air travel. New research has found that deadly bacteria can hang around airplane cabins for up to a week. These aren’t your everyday…
New treatment for cartilage repair available in Cayman Islands
Millions of cartilage injuries occur each year, causing chronic joint pain From Piramal Life Sciences Cartilage is a tissue in the body which provides structure and support to the body’s other tissues such as bone. In the knee and other…
HSA’s new ambulance is on the road
Strengthening its fleet of emergency response units, the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) has recently acquired a brand new state of the art ambulance which is already out on the road, playing its part in maintaining the health of…
CARPHA’s new laboratory promises faster detection and response to control disease outbreaks in the Caribbean
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is now better equipped to perform faster and safer detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks in the Region. Thanks to the Government of Canada’s Global Partnership Programme…
Cayman-DG’s 5K Challenge – register now – all funds go to Haine’s campaign to raise $1M for Hospice
Have you registered yet? Don’t forget that this Friday, May 23rd, is the deadline to register for the inaugural Deputy Governor’s 5k Challenge – Running for the Cayman Islands New Hospice. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this…
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Sexual abuse of children is under reported says Cayman’s Red Cross In a shocking disclosure by School Counsellor Sue Tressider she said the latest Red Cross “Protection Starts Here” campaign has shown 27 students at Clifton Hunter High School were…
US : Florida reports three imported Chikungunya cases
From Canada Journal The Florida Department of Health has issued a warning regarding chikungunya fever, a viral mosquito-borne disease that has made its way to the Caribbean from Africa, Asia and islands in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific. The…
Ground beef recall linked to 11 illnesses in four [US] states
By Jenn Harris From Los Angeles Times At least 11 people in four states have been infected with E. coli-related illnesses linking back to the 1.8 million pounds of ground beef recalled by a Detroit packing company Monday, according to…
Wanda Brenton enjoying true test of her fitness level
By Dave Kearsey From The Western Star Wanda Brenton has spent her life committed to being a model of fitness, but she wanted to test herself against the best in the world. She found what she was looking for when…
