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Bermuda Hospitals Board to demolish Archlyn Villa

Thursday 12 February 2026: Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) today announced that it will commence demolition of Archlyn Villa on St John’s Road, Pembroke this month.

The decision was made after extensive reviews of the building, which has been uninhabited since 2014.

Preston Swan, Chief Operating Officer comments: “We fully appreciate the historic significance of Archlyn Villa and have taken advice on what should be preserved from the building. However, it is not possible to repair the current structure and leaving it is unsafe. We are mindful too of our area neighbours who are faced with a deteriorating building.

BHB purchased the building in 1990 and used it for staff accommodation up to 2014. Extensive maintenance and repair were needed at the time and meant the facility could no longer be used for housing.

“The goal is to use this site for staff accommodation in the future,” Mr Swan notes. “We will ensure our commitment to commemorate this site as a place of historical significance, specifically as one of the first tourist accommodations available to Black visitors during segregation. We will give careful consideration on how we will honour its legacy.”

12 February 2026 Home Page, News

Bermuda Hospitals Board updates ACW unit name to BELCO Partner Re

Tuesday 10 February 2026: Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced that it will be updating the name of the Ascendant Partner Re acute inpatient care unit in the Acute Care Wing to the BELCO Partner Re unit at the request of the donor.

CEO & President Scott Pearman notes that as the wayfinding signage around the KEMH Acute Care Wing will need to be updated, BHB wants to check in case there are any other donor name changes.

“We are extremely grateful to our many donors who provide extremely generous and valuable support to BHB,” he says. “Changing names of a donor whose name is on a unit or area is not something that can be done quickly, and there is a cost. We therefore are using this opportunity not only to advise the community of this change, but also to ensure there are no other requests pending.”

Donors who wish to have their name changed should email publicrelations@bhb.bm  by Friday 27 February.

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10 February 2026 Home Page, News

BHB thanks The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda for donation benefitting long-term care residents

Tuesday 20 January 2026: The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) extends its sincere appreciation to The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda (HAB) for its generous donation of two 48-inch televisions and accompanying stands to the Perry and Cooper Long Term Care (LTC) units of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The donation, presented on Friday 2 January, is already enhancing the daily experience of LTC residents, providing them with access to television programming and movies that support recreational engagement and social connection.

Clinical manager Curtis Long Term Care Unit, Christine Bogle-Mienzer, welcomed the donation.

“On behalf of the residents and staff of the LTC Perry and Cooper units, please accept our sincere thanks for the generous gift of a TV with a stand. This donation will make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our residents,” she said.

She added that the gift to both the Perry and Cooper units reflects the HAB’s longstanding and valued commitment to Bermuda’s hospital community.

“Your continued support demonstrates a genuine understanding of the needs of long-term care residents and a strong dedication to enhancing their care environment.

“The Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda has a long-standing legacy of service, generosity, and partnership with our clinical teams. We value this relationship and look forward to continuing to work together in support of our patients and residents,” she added.

BHB CEO & President Scott Pearman commented: “On behalf of the management and staff of BHB I thank you for this gift to our LTC units and also acknowledge how grateful we are for your ongoing support. Year after year you continue to enrich our hospital environment through meaningful contributions that directly improve the well-being of our patients and residents.

“At Christmas you provided a gift to each of our long-term care residents and now, at the start of the year, you continue your generosity.

“We offer our warmest wishes to your HAB leadership and members for a healthy, happy and successful 2026.”

Photo from left: Clinical Manager Curtis LTC Christine Bogle-Meinzer; Clinical Manager Perry LTC Dorette Jones-Harries; HAB President Glen Gibbons; Clinical Manager Cooper LTC Sanchir Frederick; and Clinical Director Long Term Care Services Maxine Simmons

20 January 2026 Home Page, News

BHB Traffic Advisory for KEMH campus

Monday 12 January 2026: Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) will be having the exterior of its Acute Care Wing painted over the next few months. Scaffolding will be erected next week which will encroach on the through road at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital between Point Finger and Berry Hill Roads.

To safeguard motorists and pedestrians, BHB asks the public to exercise extra caution in the area. Clear signage will be posted, and the scaffolding will be lit at night.

The scaffold erection will start on Tuesday 20 January 2026. The traffic disruption is expected to last between six and eight weeks.

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12 January 2026 Home Page, News

Bermuda Hospitals Board welcomes two Christmas babies

Thursday 25 December 2025: Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is happy to welcome an addition to the BHB family as Alshauntae Harvey-Hollis, one of our CAT scan technologists, gave birth to the first Christmas baby of the year – Ravi. Ravi arrived at 1:55am weighing 8lbs and 12oz. He is the first son of Alshauntae and Roderick Butler III. The couple also have a 9-year-old daughter, Novi, who is very excited and attentive to her newborn brother.

The family said the baby was due on the 18th but having him on Christmas, while unexpected, was the best ever Christmas gift.

Exactly 7 hours later, at 8:55am, another couple were excited when their daughter arrived. She weighed 6lbs 13oz.

 

BHB adheres to Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and only discloses information on the express consent of our patients and clients.

 

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25 December 2025 Home Page, News

Bermuda Blood Donor Centre calls for O negative blood donations

Tuesday 25 November 2025: Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is asking people with O negative blood to donate as stocks of this blood type are running low. Donors and potential donors are asked to call 236-5067 to make an appointment.

If you are unsure about your blood type but are willing to donate, please contact the Bermuda Blood Donor Centre at (441) 236-5067 or blood.donor@bhb.bm, or by WhatsApp at (441) 533-9553.

Appointments are preferred, although walk-ins are accepted.

The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre is located at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 2:30pm, and on Friday from 8:30am to 1pm. It is closed on weekends and public holidays.

The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre team thanks the community for their kind assistance in ensuring they can continue to save lives.

More information about blood donation is available online at bermudahospitals.bm/be-a-donor/.

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25 November 2025 Home Page, News

BHB Public Advisory: BHB telephone system upgrade on Saturday 22 November

Thursday 20 November 2025: Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) will be undergoing a telephone system upgrade this weekend. The work is not expected to significantly impact calls to and from the hospitals. In the first few hours of the upgrade people calling the hospital may experience minor delays.

The upgrade will start at 5am on Saturday 22 November and is expected to end at 9pm Saturday night.

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20 November 2025 Home Page, News

BHB Media Release: Free transport for the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute Expo

Wednesday 22 October 2025: Attending the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI) Expo on Saturday 25 October will now be easier than ever as a free round-trip bus ride from the Hamilton bus terminal will be laid on.

The bus will leave the Hamilton terminal at 9am. It will be clearly marked as going to the MWI Expo. Attendees can also seek direction to the vehicle from the dispatcher at the terminal. The bus will take passengers directly to the Expo which will be located in the MWI Social Centre.

Attendees can also board the bus at the MWI Social Centre at 12:30 for a ride back to the Hamilton bus station.

Join the fun and learn about all the services MWI offers at the MWI Expo from 10am-noon on Saturday 25 October.

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22 October 2025 Home Page, News

BHB Joint Media Release: World Stroke Day – Free public health checks and stroke information

Monday 13 October 2025: Bermuda Hospitals Board, Evolution Healing Centre (Evolution) and the Bermuda Diabetes Association will give free health information in two events on World Stroke Day, Wednesday 29 October. In the morning, free health screenings for the public will be offered in the main lobby at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) from 10am-2pm. Please join us to learn your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, stroke-risk score and falls-risk score.

Health Minister Kim Wilson will open the day’s activities with a World Stroke Day message in the KEMH lobby at 9:30am.

Join us in the evening for a free public talk- a Stroke of Genius: featuring a panel event including healthcare professionals addressing stroke and rehabilitation questions, along with survivor stories. This event will be held at The Waterfront at Pitts Bay from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on World Stroke Day. Come support those on their journey, with light refreshments available.

The registration link is: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/WorldStrokeDayBermuda2025

If you can’t make either of the events on World Stroke Day, BHB and Evolution will be teaming up with Bermuda is Love, Function Junction and Island Nutrition on Friday 31 October for an informal Stroke Awareness Pop-Up event in Queen Elisabeth II Park (formerly Par la Ville Park). The Stroke awareness volunteers will include a registered dietitian, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and lay people. You can speak one-on-one with them for advice on stroke and how to recognize the symptoms.

“We also encourage stroke survivors to take part in our Stroke Survey where we are gathering data to help improve on-island stroke services,” says Dr Kimberley Watkins of Evolution Healing Centre. “You can get more information at our events or by clicking on the QR code in this article.”

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RJX3ZHZ

“We always stress the importance of knowing stroke symptoms,” says Srinath Meadipudi, director of the BHB Primary Stroke Centre. “BE FAST is the acronym that helps you remember as per the diagram in this article. Join us on World Stroke Day to learn even more.”

Download the flyer: World Stroke Day – Free Health Screenings- FLYEROCT2025

13 October 2025 Home Page, News

Celebrating World Mental Health Day: Prioritising mental health in the workplace

Friday 10 October 2025: Bermuda joins citizens around the globe in marking World Mental Health Day today. Minister of Health Kim Wilson encourages island residents to take full advantage of Government and other community resources to safeguard and build mental health resilience. Although she is not on the island today, Minister Wilson has issued this video message:

 

Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute is the lead provider of mental health services locally.

BHB Chief of Psychiatry and Chief of Staff Anna Neilson-Williams commented: “Thanks to a Government grant, our services for both children and adults are provided at no cost to the client.”

BHB’s mental health services include:

  • inpatient psychiatric and psychological care
  • outpatient psychiatric and psychological support
  • community-based psychiatric and psychological support
  • community-based support for those with intellectual disabilities
  • drug treatment programmes
  • public education

“The public is invited to learn more about our services at our free Mental Health Expo on Saturday 25 October,” said Dr Neilson-Williams. “It will take place in the Social Centre at MWI from 10am-12pm.

“The theme for World Mental Health Day this year is ‘It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace.’ We provide mental health first aid courses regularly at MWI in Devonshire, and we are happy to provide them elsewhere in the community, including where you work.”

BHB’s interactive mental health first aid course allows participants to learn a little about specific mental health conditions and gives them a better understanding of how to recognise and interact with those who may have these conditions.

“The more people who take the course in a workplace, the more likely that work environment will be supportive of employee mental health and wellbeing,” Dr Neilson-Williams added.

Karen Grant-Simmons, clinical director of mental health services, said: “We at BHB join the Health Minister’s call for employers to provide training for their managers and staff in mental wellness and in identifying the early signs of mental distress.

“Email us today at mhfa@bhb.bm about providing mental health first aid education at your job or community group. Courses take place every month, and the next one is 14-15 October from 9:30am-5pm at MWI. To register, visit our website at bermudahospitals.bm/mhfa.”

Director of Allied Health Services Angela Gilbert said: “We’re also encouraging the public to attend the current MindFrame PhotoVoice Exhibition at Bermuda Society of Arts, with submissions from our clients. The exhibit ends on Monday 13 October, so if you haven’t seen it yet, today is a great day to stop in and celebrate mental health.”

Bermuda Society of Arts is located on the top floor of City Hall. Opening hours are 10am-4pm Monday to Friday and 10am-2pm on Saturdays. Entry is free and much of the artwork is available for purchase.

10 October 2025 Home Page, News