Seafarers donate telemedicine robot to HSA
The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association has generously donated a new piece of state-of-the-art equipment to the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA). The InTouch Health RP-Lite Robot, nick-named ‘Sally’, is a machine allowing live one-on-one interaction with medical specialists overseas….
Public Health Advising on Cholera Outbreak in Cuba
Following international media reports, and the United States State Department’s security message regarding concerns of a renewed cholera outbreak in Cuba, the [Cayman Islands] Ministry of Health and the Public Health Department say that they are aware of the reports….
A Jamaican weed said to be a cure for cancer?
From Crazy Jamaica Guinea Hen Weed (Petivera Alliacea)(Anamu): This Jamaican herbs is said to be a powerful cure for cancer “ONE DAY MY HUSBAND AND I WERE IN THE NEW KINGSTON AREA IN JAMAICA TRANSACTING BUSINESS.WE SAID HELLO TO A…
The mystery of America’s economic health
By: Ashley Kindergan The Fianacialist The latest economic data out of the United States is a little bit like an episode of “House,” Fox’s long-running series about the mysteries of medical diagnosis. In this case, the patient—that is to say,…
Dr. Kevin Bethel speaks at Rotary Club of Grand Bahama Sunrise on stem cell research
From Bahamaislandsinfo FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — The Bahamas may have missed the boat on being the first country with a stem cell research center. One was proposed for Grand Bahama but due to lack of proper legislation has delayed. Dr….
The seven most deadly lies your doctor is telling you.
From health47 In the next 22 minutes, 100 Americans will die under the care of sincere conventional MDs. They’re lying to you. Your doctors, the drug companies, your HMO… They’re all perpetuating dangerous medical myths, and for all the wrong…
Chronic illness still a concern
From The Barbados Advocate THE incidence of chronic diseases remains a major health and development concern for the Caribbean region. According to Professor Trevor Hassell, Chairman of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) and Chairman of the National Chronic Non Communicable…
CIHSA and CISA present “Sally”
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (CIHSA) and the Cayman Islands Seafarers Association (CISA) will be presenting and dedicating the InTouch, RP-Lite® Robot on Friday August 16th 2013. The event will be held at the Hibiscus Conference Room (by the…
Health Minister Bodden announces new HSA Board
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority has a new Board at the helm, with new appointments complementing existing Board members, says Minister of Health, Sports, Youth and Culture, the Hon Osbourne Bodden. The Board will be chaired by Mr Albert…
Cayman to Singapore Gain as rules stump clinics: Corporate India
By Ketaki Gokhale From Bloomberg Prathap C. Reddy, the cardiologist who built a hospital chain valued at $2 billion over three decades in India, says he’s seeking growth overseas as the nation’s visa policies drive medical tourists to rivals. Apollo…
