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Disparities in hypertension among black Caribbean populations
Disparities in hypertension among black Caribbean populations: a scoping review By the U.S. Caribbean Alliance for Health Disparities Research Group (USCAHDR) Aurelian Bidulescu , Damian K. Francis, Trevor S. Ferguson, Nadia R. Bennett, Anselm J. M. Hennis, Rainford Wilks, Eon…
Coordinated response by first responders successfully saves two fishermen near Pedro Bluff, Grand Cayman
From RCIPS Around 8:30AM on Sunday, 6 December, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched emergency units to Pedro Bluff area, where a report of two persons in distress in the water had been received. Two men had been catching whelks that…
CIBC Firstcaribbean’s Walk For The Cure raises $70k for Cayman Islands Cancer Society
George Town, Grand Cayman, December 4, 2015 – Bringing to a close what has been by far its most successful ‘Walk for the Cure’ charity fundraiser, CIBC FirstCaribbean delivered a cheque for US$70,822 to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society, representing…
Cayman Islands announces Christmas meat inspections
During the festive season in the Cayman Islands, residents enjoy many traditional Christmas dishes consisting of fresh local meat. Based on demand, there is usually an increase in the number of animals slaughtered during this period. The public is being…
Superbug resistant to ALL antibiotics reaches Europe
By Ben Spencer Medical Correspondent from The Daily Mail UK Danish patient becomes infected with untreatable form of salmonella that is ‘probably already in Britain’ The patient’s current state of health cannot be disclosed, scientists say But they fear this…
Type 1 Diabetes patients receive educational tour at Cayman Islands’ Health City
Health City Cayman Islands recently held a tour of the hospital for young Type 1 Diabetes patients and their families. The tour included a discussion with medical staff, including Paediatric Endocrinologist, Dr Deepa Subramonian and Registered Dietitian, Stellerie Noyons. The…
Suicide prevention symposium in Cayman Islands
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) held its 2nd Caribbean Regional Symposium in Grand Cayman, beginning Thursday (3 December, 2015) through Saturday (5 December 2015). Protecting our Youth: Suicide Prevention in the Caribbean Region, was the theme of the…
The Editor speaks: Disability
Thursday (3) was International day of persons with disabilities”. In the address from Cayman Islands premier, Alden McLaughlin, on this Day he said, “It is important to note that all of us either are or will become disabled to one…
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Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association urges United Nations Conference to support Caricom position on climate change
From Hospitality Net THE CARIBBEAN — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is calling on the global community to support CARICOM’s position advocating for a cap on the world’s temperature rise at 1.5 degrees Centigrade as part of their…
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Health City Cayman Islands credited for saving Jamaican businesswoman
CAYMAN ISLANDS – Health City Cayman Islands, the vision of renowned heart surgeon and humanitarian Dr. Devi Shetty and his medical team is being credited for saving Jamaican businesswoman, Cluthild Spencer’s life. Cluthild Spencer is giving thanks for the lifesaving…
