Cayman Islands premier’s statement on TWO locally transmitted Zika cases
Statement on locally transmitted Zika cases By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA 9 August, 2016 Unfortunately, in addition to the imported six cases of Zika, the Acting Medical Officer has confirmed that there are at least two cases…
Cayman Islands celebrates breast feeding month
From Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital The experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons: the joyful closeness and bonding with your baby, the cost savings, and the health benefits for both mother and baby. Every woman’s journey to motherhood…
Cayman Islands Councillor and Chief Officer at PAHO meeting
Councillor for Health Roy McTaggart and Ministry of Health Chief Officer Jennifer Ahearn recently attended a meeting of health representatives from Caribbean British Overseas Territories. The meeting was organised by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and held at its…
The first Zika vaccine trials are underway, but research funding is running out
BY MARIA GALLUCCI From Mashable Just days after a local outbreak of the Zika virus began in Miami, infecting at least 15 people so far, U.S. researchers are moving ahead with the first clinical trial for a potential vaccine. Yet…
Genetically modified mosquitoes are one step closer to being released in Florida
By IKE SWETLITZ Florida is one step closer to field trials of genetically engineered mosquitoes that could slow the spread of diseases like Zika. The Food and Drug Administration issued its final environmental assessment Friday, finding that a proposed field…
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FCC program that gives tech to deaf, blind Americans is permanent
Jessica Conditt From engadget Plus, new rules increase the number of hearing-aid compatible wireless devices carriers and manufacturers have to offer. The FCC’s iCanConnect program, which provides communication equipment to low-income deaf and blind Americans, is now permanent after four years…
Hampton Creek sent out undercover US shoppers to buy up its Mayo, ask stores about it
By Laura Northrup From Consumerist Corporate drama and intrigue are not things that one normally associates with the condiment aisle at the grocery store, but that’s what has been happening since Hampton Creek’s eggless product Just Mayo hit the market…
New therapy to reduce hair loss trauma for Cayman Islands’ chemo patients
The Health Services Authority (HSA) Chemotherapy Unit now offers cold cap therapy that may help to prevent or reduce hair loss among chemotherapy patients thanks to a donation made by the Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF). The BCF recently donated 50…
Cayman Islands Mental Health Unit waiting room gets a facelift
The Mental Health Outpatient Unit Waiting Room at the Cayman Islands Hospital has been transformed into an area of comfort and recreation, thanks to volunteers of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise. Paint, sweat, smiles and love were the…
The Zika virus epidemic has reached Scotland
By Adam Payne From Business Insider An unconfirmed number of people in Scotland have been diagnosed as having the Zika virus, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The disease has affected up to 5 people in Scotland, according to the BBC….
