Cayman Islands HSA physiotherapists certified in lymphoedema
The Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) awarded a training grant to two physiotherapists at the Health Services Authority (HSA) to obtain certification in lymphoedema therapy. Janette Fitzgerald, Chief Administrator of the BCF, said the foundation recognised there was a huge gap…
Medical tourism growing in popularity with Canadians
From CTV News Canada More Canadians are choosing medical tourism over the country’s wait times to have surgery but researchers say the long-term risks could outweigh the short-term benefits. Wait times for knee and hip replacement surgeries are more than…
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Caribbean hotel profits continue to grow Cuba and Zika impact performance
Atlanta, Ga. — CBRE Hotels Americas Research announced that the average Caribbean hotel experienced a 10.2 percent increase in gross operating profit (GOP) during 2015, according to its newly released tenth edition of Caribbean Trends® in the Hotel Industry. This…
‘Strong evidence’ shows that alcohol causes 7 cancers, researcher argues
By Sara G. Miller, From Live Science Drinking alcohol may cause seven different types of cancer, according to a new opinion article. Previous studies have found an association between drinking alcohol and a higher risk of developing certain cancers, according…
U.S. Caribbean Undersea Treasures Are Worth Saving
From The PEW Charitable Trusts Pew works to protect ocean life for healthy ecosystems and thriving communities The crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, diverse colorful fish, and brilliant coral reefs of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands teem…
16 casesof Zika in Cayman Islands – 9 locally transmitted
From Cayman Islands Public Health Department Date: 13 September 2016 Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, has made public the latest information on the transmission of the Zika virus within the Cayman Islands. “Since the last update of…
Canadian tourists thank Health City Cayman Islands
A Canadian couple have become the latest proponents of destination healthcare in the Cayman Islands after their positive experience at the tertiary care hospital, Health City Cayman Islands. Lois and Larry Keenan, from North Bay, Ontario, were visiting Grand Cayman…
Fourth case of drug resistant superbug identified In Connecticut toddler
By Rhodi Lee From Tech Times Federal health authorities have revealed that a toddler in Connecticut was found to have an antibiotic-resistant strain of E.coli, the fourth case identified in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority Law (2016) Revision
A bill was gazzeted Friday, 9 September, 2016, for The Health Services Authority Law (2016) Revision, which will go before the Legislative Assembly next month. The revision increases membership of the Health Services Authority Board of Directors from seven to…
Miami Cancer Institute names Yazmin Odia, M.D., Lead Physician Of Medical Neurologic Oncology
Renowned Specialist in the Treatment of Primary and Secondary Brain Tumors is the State’s Only Board-Certified Neurologic Oncologist South of Orlando MIAMI, FL – September 09, 2016 – Yazmin Odia, M.D., has joined the growing team of specialists at Miami…
