Press Releases & Articles

Hospital Marks Healthy Heart Month

(Hamilton, Bermuda, January 31, 2012)

Bermuda Hospitals Board launches Healthy Heart Month on 1 February by highlighting the importance of a comprehensive approach to coronary disease, the number one cause of death for both men and women here in Bermuda and around the …  (Read Story)

2011

Executive Director of Wellness Hired to Reduce Utilisation of Healthcare Services

(Hamilton, Bermuda, December 19, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces the appointment of Mr Glenn Wachter as Executive Director of Wellness, a new position that aims to improve the health of BHB staff and, eventually, the community. The main goal of the position …  (Read Story)

‘Name the Crane’ Contest Winner Wins a Special VIP Visit to the KEMH Redevelopment Project Construction Site

(Hamilton, Bermuda, December 15, 2011)

The winner of the ‘Name The Crane’ Contest, 12 year old Isaiah Smith of Dellwood Middle School, visited the KEMH Redevelopment Project construction site today long with 15 of his schoolmates. Isaiah came up with the name ‘Craneiom’ …  (Read Story)

Bermuda Hospitals Board Achieves Full Accreditation

(Hamilton, Bermuda, November 22, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces it has received confirmation from Accreditation Canada that it has maintained full accreditation. Accreditation measures BHB’s adherence to over 2,600 patient safety and quality standards, …  (Read Story)

Hospital Offers Free Screenings during World Diabetes Month

Campaign Focuses on Avoiding Amputations

(Hamilton, Bermuda, November 21, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board joins a global diabetes campaign this month highlighting the importance of preventing complications associated with this disease. The hospital will be offering free blood sugar, blood pressure and foot screenings, …  (Read Story)

Hospital Joins Global Campaign to Fight Chronic Lung Disease

COPD Day Aims to Educate Community

(Hamilton, Bermuda, November 14, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is joining a global campaign this week drawing attention to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a major cause of disability as well as a leading cause of death. Free lung screening will be available …  (Read Story)

Hospital Celebrates Advances in Diagnostic Imaging

(Hamilton, Bermuda, November 7, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) will join healthcare facilities around the world marking Diagnostic Imaging Week with a campaign that begins today at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH). The week recognizes the vital work provided …  (Read Story)

Ethics Week 2011 Offers Food For Thought

(Bermuda Hospitals Board, October 27, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Ethics Committee today invites the community to find out how each of us and our loved ones are impacted by ethical decisions relating to nutrition and feeding, and what we can do to ensure we are informed …  (Read Story)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) Joins Global Campaign for Healthcare Quality Week

(Hamilton, Bermuda, October 17, 2011)

The hospital’s Quality and Risk Management Department (Q&RM) kicks off a campaign today, joining healthcare facilities around the world in celebrating Healthcare Quality Week. Activities for the week include a lobby display highlighting …  (Read Story)

BHB and Minister of Health Launch Mental Health Awareness Week 2011

Community Urged to Invest In Their Mental Health

(Hamilton, Bermuda, October 10, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today launched Mental Health Awareness Week 2011, with the theme ‘The Big Push – Investing in Your Mental Health’. The theme focuses on five everyday steps we can each take to enrich our lives and improve …  (Read Story)

Bermuda Hospitals Board Awarded Scholarships to Five Students

(Hamilton, Bermuda, September 22, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) awarded scholarships totalling $90,000 (paid over time periods from one to three years) to five students pursuing degrees in healthcare. In addition, GlaxoSmithKline is awarding one student with a $30,000 …  (Read Story)

Sixteen Learning Disability Community Support Workers Achieve Certification

(Hamilton, Bermuda, September 8, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today celebrates the graduation of sixteen Community Support Workers with a City & Guilds certificate in “Working with People Who Have Learning Disability” at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI). The …  (Read Story)

Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Pathology Department Leads the Way in the Detection of Cervical Cancer

Women in Bermuda to benefit from advanced screening system on-Island

(Hamilton, Bermuda, September 6, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB)’s Pathology Department, based in the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, announced today the implementation of the ThinPrep Imaging System with Dual Review for cervical cancer screening. Approved by the …  (Read Story)

Kiwanis Club of Hamilton Donate Baby Stroller to Gosling Ward

(Hamilton, Bermuda, August 23, 2011)

Funds raised by the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton’s Night of Poetry and Song have been used to donate a baby stroller to Gosling Ward at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH). The new equipment was needed to replace an old stroller …  (Read Story)

Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda Donates $1.6 Million to BHB

Donated Funds to Purchase New 128 Slice CT Scanner

(Hamilton, Bermuda, August 18, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today thanked the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda (HAB) for donating $1.6 million towards vital hospital equipment, including a new 128-slice CT scanner. Other equipment includes a Radiant Warmer for Maternity, …  (Read Story)

BHB Hyperbaric Service Passes International Safety Assessment

Divers Alert Network Endorses KEMH as a Preferred Provider

(Hamilton, Bermuda, August 18, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces that the Hyperbaric Medicine Department at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH), which treats patients with a range of complex wounds as well as divers who suffer from ‘the bends’, has …  (Read Story)

Venetta Symonds To Be BHB CEO from 7 April 2012

(Hamilton, Bermuda, August 12, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces that Deputy CEO, Mrs Venetta Symonds, will become BHB’s next Chief Executive Officer after Mr David Hill’s five year contract ends on 6 April 2012. Mrs Symonds will take on the CEO role from …  (Read Story)

Minister presents Bermuda’s Breastfeeding Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals

(Bermuda Hospitals Board, August 4, 2011)

Minister of Health, The Hon. Zane De Silva today presented Bermuda’s first-ever Breastfeeding Guidelines for Healthy Infants to healthcare professionals on behalf of the Department of Health, Well Bermuda, Bermuda Hospitals Board …  (Read Story)

Returning Bermudian Physician Appointed As MWI Medical Physician

(Hamilton, Bermuda, August 4, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) announces the recent appointment of returning Bermudian doctor, Dr Ayesha Peets Talbot as Medical Physician for service users at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI). This position reports to the …  (Read Story)

Dr Chantelle Simmons Appointed as Chief of Psychiatry at BHB

(Hamilton, Bermuda, July 21, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces the appointment of Dr Chantelle Simmons as Chief of Psychiatry, effective 1 September 2011. The Chief of Psychiatry reports through to BHB’s Chief of Staff, Dr Donald Thomas III, and is responsible …  (Read Story)

Bermuda Hospitals Board Maintains Accreditation and Improves Performance Compared to 2008

(Hamilton, Bermuda, July 8, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces it has received a Preliminary Report from Accreditation Canada that confirms it has maintained accreditation following the five day, on-site survey by five Accreditation Canada surveyors in …  (Read Story)

Donated Air Filtration System Installed at the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre

(Hamilton, Bermuda, July 5, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced the installation of a donated a NQ 500 air filtration system in the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre in St David’s. The air filtration system helps cleanse air and is used to prevent the spread …  (Read Story)

Danny Moore Appointed as Director of Facilities

(Hamilton, Bermuda, July 5, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces the appointment of Mr Danny Moore as Director of Facilities. He replaces Mr Geoff Yeomans, who will be moving the role of Principal Engineer. Mr Moore reports to Mrs Venetta Symonds, Deputy …  (Read Story)

Specialist Accreditation Achieved by KEMH Mammography Unit

(Hamilton, Bermuda, July 5, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) today announces the successful accreditation of its digital mammography unit at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This specialist, diagnostic accreditation …  (Read Story)

BHB Psychiatrist, Dr. Chantelle Simmons, Speaks At Howard University Symposium

(Hamilton, Bermuda, June 23, 2011)

(Hamilton, Bermuda – 23 June 2011) Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) today announces that Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI) consultant psychiatrist Dr. Chantelle Simmons spoke at a conference about Bermuda’s introduction of the Recovery …  (Read Story)

Driveway opens to the Botanical Gardens from Point Finger Road

(Hamilton, Bermuda, June 14, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) today advises motorists that a new driveway from Point Finger Road to the Botanical Gardens is now open near the mobile construction site offices. This access driveway does not serve King Edward VII …  (Read Story)

World Blood Donor Day Calls for Increasing the Number of Bermudian Donors

Corporations and individuals are urged to support the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre

(Hamilton, Bermuda, June 9, 2011)

The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre will mark World Blood Donor Day on 14 June with a message to everyone in our community that we need more blood donors. Blood is not imported and blood supplies are dependent upon people who choose to …  (Read Story)

Lifesaving Services by EMTs Highlighted in Bermuda’s First Emergency Medical Services Week

(Hamilton, Bermuda, May 16, 2011)

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) are celebrating the Island’s first-ever Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. Acting Minister of Health, the Hon. Michael Weeks, officially launched …  (Read Story)

EMTs Will Launch Emergency Medical Services Week on Monday, May 16

(Hamilton, Bermuda, May 12, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board will celebrate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week beginning Monday, 16 May. Acting Minister of Health, The Hon. Michael Weeks, will officially launch this first-ever EMS Week with a press conference held …  (Read Story)

Bermuda Hospitals Board Staff Join Global Drive For Better Hand Hygiene and Improved Patient Safety

(Hamilton, Bermuda, May 5, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today joins in a major global effort to improve hand hygiene in health care, led by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands global campaign aims to get the message across …  (Read Story)

KEMH driveway to close between Point Finger Road and Main Lobby from Monday 2 May 2011

(Hamilton, Bermuda, April 27, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board would like to inform motorists and pedestrians that the main entrance driveway from Point Finger Road to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will close from this Monday, 2 May. The Berry Hill entrance driveway …  (Read Story)

Construction & Infection Control in Hospitals Course Offered in Bermuda

Certificate Required for Construction Managers Who Want to Work on Hospital Construction, Renovation and Maintenance Projects

(Hamilton, Bermuda, April 26, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today encourages construction professionals interested in working on projects at the hospital to attend a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Course about infection control during construction on 19 May 2011, …  (Read Story)

Members of the Public are Urged to Become Organ Donors

Minister De Silva to Launch Organ Donor Week, 10:00am, Monday 18 April 2011

(Hamilton, Bermuda, April 14, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board is joining with the Minister of Health and the Bermuda Organ and Tissue Donor Association (BOTDA) to urge more Bermudians to become organ donors as part of Organ Donor Week. The week will be launched by …  (Read Story)

Social Work Month Celebrated at Both Hospitals

Social Workers Change Futures

(Hamilton, Bermuda, March 21, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) joins a global campaign marking Social Work Month with lobby displays and information booths this week at both King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI). Members …  (Read Story)

Public Invited to Learn About Kidney Disease at KEMH

(Hamilton, Bermuda, March 8, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board invites the public to visit the KEMH lobby between 10am and 2pm any day this week to learn about the prevention and treatment of kidney disease, ahead of World Kidney Day on Thursday 10 March. Kidneys play …  (Read Story)

First-Ever National Speech and Hearing Day Highlights Services

(Hamilton, Bermuda, March 1, 2011)

Speech Language Pathologists at Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB), the Department of Health and the Bermuda Speech Language and Audiology Association (BerSLA) will mark the Island’s first-ever National Speech and Hearing Day on 3 March …  (Read Story)

Temporary Closure of Point Finger Road Access to the Botanical Gardens

(Hamilton, Bermuda, February 25, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) would like to advise the public that Paget Health Services is closing the existing driveway from Point Finger Road to the Botanical Gardens as part of construction work for the new hospital building. …  (Read Story)

Construction Cost of New Hospital Comes in at $13 million Less Than Original Estimate

(Hamilton, Bermuda, February 24, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is pleased to report today that the design and construction related cost of the new facility being built by Paget Health Services (PHS) is $247 million. This is about $13 million less than the original …  (Read Story)

It’s Your Last Chance to Speak Up about the Mental Health Plan

Final Community Forum – Thursday 10 February, 7-8.30pm, Penno’s Wharf, St George’s

(Hamilton, Bermuda, February 8, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today reminds the community that the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI) will be holding the last community forum seeking feedback on the new mental health plan from 7-8.30pm on Thursday 10 February 2011 …  (Read Story)

Free Health Screenings Offered to Public for Healthy Heart Month

(Hamilton, Bermuda, February 3, 2011)

As part of Healthy Heart Month, nurses from King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) Outpatient Services will offer free health screenings in the hospital lobby between 11:00am and 2:00pm on Wednesday, 9 and 23 February 2011. “Heart …  (Read Story)

Riddell’s Bay Golf and Country Club and Bermuda Hospitals Board Launch Blood Donation Promotion

Give Blood, Bring a Friend and Play Golf

(Hamilton, Bermuda, January 24, 2011)

Riddell´s Bay Golf and Country Club and Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) are pleased to be launching a blood donation promotion today to encourage more people in our community to donate blood. (Read Story)

Patient Family Lounge Opened with New Patient Advocate Service

(Hamilton, Bermuda, January 17, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today officially opened a new Patient Family Lounge on the third floor of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, along with a new patient advocate service to help patients and their families address issues …  (Read Story)

Jerome Swainson Appointed as Hotel Services Manager

(Hamilton, Bermuda, January 4, 2011)

Bermuda Hospitals Board today announces the appointment of Bermudian Jerome Swainson to the position of Hotel Services Manager, starting today. The position is responsible for Environmental Services (Housekeeping), Food Services …  (Read Story)