Jamaica: GOV’T Upgrading UWI Lab to Test for Zikv
By Chris Patterson From JIS The Government is spending $10 million to upgrade and improve the Virology Laboratory at the University of the West Indies (UWI) to ensure that testing for the Zika Virus (ZikV) can be conducted locally. ZikV…
Another Swine Flu death
From Trinidad Express Trinidad and Tobago has recorded another Swine Flu death, a 61-year-old who died at the Sangre Grande Hospital after spending almost three weeks in the Intensive Care Unit. There are now at least six known deaths. The…
Cayman Islands Public Health Issues Zika Travel Advisory
Following the continued regional outbreak of the Zika virus, local medical personnel remain on high alert. To this end, a travel advisory has been issued by the Public Health Department recommending all residents avoid non-essential travel to all affected countries….
Olwomen story of the week
20 highly effective migraine solutions Submitted By Jenny Smith From Olwomen Migraines are amongst the most severe kind of headaches and according to World Health Organization it is considered amongst the 20 most disabling medical condition. Migraine is usually starts…
Tenet Florida Hospitals – A favored choice for Healthcare by International Patients
Tenet Florida hospitals and outpatient centers are swiftly becoming a favored choice for health services by international patients With its close proximity and world-class healthcare, South Florida has been a preferred destination for patients from the Caribbean and Latin America…
Baptist Health Breast Center earns top national accreditation
American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers grants the Miami Cancer Institute’s breast program with its first 3-year accreditation for attaining the highest level of care for women diagnosed full spectrum of breast disease MIAMI, FL –…
Eating leafy greens may reduce glaucoma risk
By Victor Johnson From Immortal News Daily consumption of green leafy vegetables might reduce the risk of the serious eye disease glaucoma by 20 percent or more, new research suggests. The eye condition known as glaucoma, which can lead to…
Baby in Hawaii is confirmed with Zika-linked birth defect/ US issues Travel Alert
Baby in Hawaii is confirmed with Zika-linked birth defect By Maggie Fox From NBC News A baby born in Hawaii with a birth defect that affects head size had also been infected with Zika virus, state health officials said Saturday.The…
A 2-year-old girl is recovering from what her mother calls a severe poisoning incident during a Caribbean cruise
AP From US NEWS SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 2-year-old girl is recovering from what her mother calls a severe poisoning incident during a Caribbean cruise. Samantha Gandy says she woke up early Wednesday to find her daughter…
Cayman Islands appoints Caymanian to head Safety Communications
Caymanian Julian D. Lewis will take over as the new Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) in late February. Ministry of Home Affairs Chief Officer Eric Bush announced the posting for Mr. Lewis, who has served as…
