Keeping lunchbox meals safe
From Cayman Islands Department of Environmental Health After the long summer holiday, parents and students are now getting back into the school routine – which also means getting back into the daily lunch-making routine. Parents are therefore reminded by Department…
Cholera in Cuba Update – no official reports
There have been no further official reports concerning the Cholera outbreak in Havana, Cuba from the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organisation (WHO), and no travel restrictions are in place. Meanwhile, Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr….
Alternative therapies for a troublesome side effect: hot flashes
From John Hopkins Health Alerts A number of complementary and alternative therapies have been touted as providing effective relief for hot flashes caused by androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). This Health Alert focuses on two of them: acupuncture and dietary supplements….
7 tricks to improve your memory
By Jancee Dunn From FOX News and Health.com I used to have a memory that amazed people, but in the last few years I’ve had trouble remembering names and movie titles. (“You know, the one about the guy who goes…
Celebrating Recovery the Fun Way
As a kick-off to Recovery Month, families came out to the John A Cumber playing field last Saturday, 7 September to enjoy a family fun day. Ranging from a friendly kickball tournament, a collaborative art project, and a soca aerobics…
Shetty says no to Cayman medical college
By K. Giriprakash From Hindu Business Line BANGALORE: Narayana Health to raise up to $40 million One of the top five hospital chains in the country Narayana Health will tap PE funds to raise up to $40 million for its expansion…
Reopening of HSA’s new Dialysis Unit
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority Board and Management invites the public to attend the reopening of the new Dialysis Unit at the Cayman Islands Hospital Wednesday September 18 2013. Official ribbon cutting at 4:00pm by Hon. Osbourne Bodden, Minister…
September is Childhood Cancer Month
Letter to Editor From Nigel Meeson You have heard of the pink ribbon? Of course you have. Cayman will be a sea of pink in October, there will be gala dinners, events to raise awareness and to collect money. Our…
Heroes for Hannah Sep 20 – National Childhood Cancer Awareness
From St Baldrick’s Foundation UPDATE: The hours for the event will be extended until 9pm. The Brasserie has generously decided to close their restaurant that night so you can all enjoy yourselves for longer. Thank you to the Brasserie! There will…
Sickle Cell Group Meeting
The public is advised that the next Sickle Cell Support Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, 17 September 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at the HSA Public Health Waiting Room. Dr. Anna Matthews will lead the discussion. All are invited….