Press Releases & Articles | Bermuda Hospitals Board

BERMUDIAN PATIENT URGENTLY IN NEED OF MARROW DONOR Recruitment Drive at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on October 1 and 2

Every day, 3,000 patients around the world search for potential bone marrow donors to become their “miracle match.” These patients (both adults and children) suffer from life-threatening diseases, and a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant is their best chance for a cure. Because marrow and stem cell transplants require matching certain tissue traits … Continue reading

23 August 2004 News 0 Comment

Bermuda Hospitals Board Announces Major Renovation Plans Focus is on Patient Care as BHB Moves Towards Unprecedented Progress for Healthcare in Bermuda

The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) today announced that it has selected Cannon Design, in association with OBM International, to develop a estate master plan for its facilities. BHB employees, physicians, Board members and various stakeholders in the community will be involved in creating the long-range plan. The final estate master plan will be presented to … Continue reading

19 August 2004 News 0 Comment

Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda Awards Largest Scholarship To Date Student Awarded $100,000 to Pursue Medical Studies

In celebration of its 50th anniversary of volunteer services to the Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB), the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda (HAB) is awarding a one-time $100,000 scholarship to Bermudian student Ms. Merate-Kristos Place. The HAB Scholarship Selection Committee’s criteria included marks, community involvement and an essay submission. “We are delighted to offer this $100,000 scholarship … Continue reading

5 August 2004 News 0 Comment

Bermuda Hospitals Board Invests in Island’s Youth Scholarships Awarded to Top Students Preparing for Careers in Healthcare

The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is awarding 13 scholarships today for students pursuing careers in nursing and allied health. Selection criteria for the scholarships include marks and involvement in extra-curricular activities. The awards are given to Bermudian post-secondary school students and Bermuda Hospitals Board staff to pursue academic studies in the healthcare field. “We are … Continue reading

23 July 2004 News 0 Comment

KEMH Salutes Centenarian Club Continuing Care Unit Celebrates Every Day With 100+ Year-Old Patients

The Continuing Care Unit (CCU) at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is celebrating a milestone with a record five patients who are each more than 100 years old. Pictured from left to right (front row) are: Mary Williams, 104; Maria Trott, 100; Ruth Wainwright, 102; Margaret Burrows, 105; and Daphne Matthews, 102. In the … Continue reading

1 July 2004 News

Focus on Ethics as Bermuda Hospitals Board Officially Introduces Committee Team Will Examine Moral, Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare

In response to the increasing call for healthcare professionals to examine the ethics that lie behind treatment decisions, the Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) today officially introduced its Ethics Committee. The objective of the committee is to promote awareness of ethical issues at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and St. Brendan’s Hospital, endorse medical ethics … Continue reading

24 June 2004 News 0 Comment