HSA hospital pharmacies offer online refills
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is pleased to announce that patients at its two main hospitals – the George Town Hospital on Grand Cayman and the Faith Hospital on Cayman Brac, along with the District Health Centres –…
Alcohol Awareness Month
Is someone in your family suffering from Second Hand Drinking? Maybe it’s you! “Secondhand Drinking” is an expression used to describe the impact of a person who is on the receiving end of someone’s drinking behaviours. Imagine the effect on…
Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) Recall
Yesterday I received an email from a friend warning me of the dangers of medications that contain Phenylpropanolamine. This is what it said: Thanks to a Kamloops BC, Canada, FSNA member who forwarded this email – if you would like…
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Camana Bay April 2013 Events
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Monday 25 March 2013): From a challenging three-mile race ending with a sprint finish up and down The Observation Tower and a silent walk through the Town Centre in honour of a worthy cause to the…
8 of the Worst Foods for Your Body
Katie Waldeck Care2 Many people think of healthy eating as consuming a certain number of calories per day. But the truth is, it’s not just about how much you eat but the quality of the food you eat, and how…
Camping food safety
Residents set to enjoy traditional camping excursions over Easter should plan ahead of time to keep themselves and their environment safe and healthy. The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) issues the following reminders: FOOD SAFETY • Keep raw foods…
Human organs can be sold for cash says Miller. Scotland says no they can’t
Speaking at a press conference last Thursday (21), North Side MLA EzzardMiller said he was denied an opportunity to express his concerns in the Legislative Assembly (LA) because of changes to the order paper. Miller was speaking about the drafting…
Tiny Implant Chip Could Detect Heart Attacks Before They Happen
Vignesh Ramachandran, Mashable Swiss researchers say they’ve come up with a tiny implant that can analyze blood from within our bodies and send test results directly to a doctor. The device would be implanted just below the skin and can…
Lions conduct sight screening amongst children
For the past 37 years, The Lions Club of Grand Cayman along with local optometrists have been conducting sight screening amongst children ages five (5) to thirteen (13) within schools throughout the Cayman Islands. These screenings are designed to detect…
Government must heed environment commissioner’s warnings
The federal government’s failure to protect the environment is putting Canadians’ health and economy at risk. By David Suzuki with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Communications Manager Ian Hanington. When the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform exploded in 2010, killing 11…
