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16 Melanoma (skin cancer) symptoms you should never ignore By Jenny Smith From Olwomen The bodies of the people always keep on changing and sometimes the changes in the body may lead to the symptoms of cancer. Melanoma is such…
Florida hospital provides exclusive access to Caribbean patients
September 22, 2015 – For more than fifty years, patients have traveled to the United States from across the world in search of the highest quality care for complex problems. When patients elect to travel for medical services (for reasons…
Cayman Islands Red Cross: Setting the standard
The Seal From Cayman Parent “Child sexual abuse does happen here: it is not a new occurrence, it is not imported, and perpetrators come from all walks of life, backgrounds, nationalities and social status. We are not immune.” It likely…
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Final report received on Cayman Islands Red Bay Primary School illnesses
On Monday September 14th, 2015, the Departments of Public Health and Environmental Health completed their final report on the September 2nd, 2015 incident at the Red Bay Primary School (RBPS), where students and members of staff took ill. The report…
(IASP) Regional Symposium in the Caribbean – Cayman Islands
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2nd Caribbean Regional Symposium. The overall theme is “Protecting our Youth: Suicide Prevention in the Caribbean Region,” reflecting a mental health priority in this…
Cayman Islands Seafarers’ Association announce medical scholarships
The Cayman Islands Seafarers’ Association has agreed to sponsor two qualified Caymanian medical doctors over the next four years while they train to become specialists. Cayman Islands Finance Minister Marco Archer proposed the sponsorship because of the association’s past involvement…
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CARIBBEAN: Gastro outbreak in Dominica following Tropical Storm Erika
By CMC From St Lucia News CMC – Dominica health authorities are reporting an increase in cases of gastroenteritis following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika late last month that killed more than 30 people. The Ministry of Health said…
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New cancer medication launched in Jamaica
By Rochelle Williams From JIS The Government continues work to strengthen the country’s cancer care system through strategic partnerships with international entities. On August 26 of this year, the Government signed a contract with global leader in diagnostic and pharmaceutical…
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Health City Cayman Islands opens Neurosurgery services
Health City Cayman Islands is expanding its services to include a wide-range of neuro-spinal procedures, overseen by a team of certified neuro-spinal surgeons. The services will include the treatment of various conditions of the brain, such as brain tumours and…
Cayman Islands “Shetty” hospital featured in PBS Newshour
By Fred De Sam Lazaro From PBS Doctor slashes the cost of surgeries for India’s poor BANGALORE, India — The average heart surgeon in America performs about 2,000 operations by the end of a 30-year career, according to Dr. Devi…
