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BHB to host FREE events to celebrate World Kidney Day

Thursday 26 February 2026: The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is inviting the public to take part in free health screenings in celebration of World Kidney Day on Thursday 12 March 2026. The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and the growing impact of kidney disease in Bermuda.

Chronic kidney disease is a significant and increasing health concern on the island. Hypertension and diabetes—the two leading causes of kidney disease worldwide—are especially common within our Bermuda community. Because early-stage kidney disease often presents no symptoms, many people may be unaware they are at risk.

To support early detection and education, clinical staff from the Dr Beresford Swan Dialysis Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) will be on hand to speak with attendees about maintaining healthy kidney function. They will also provide free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings and explain the results to participants.

FREE Health screenings – Thursday 12 March 2026 – World Kidney Day

Time: 10am – 2pm

Location: KEMH Acute Care Wing, Main Lobby

This community event is open to the general public.

Community Walk – Tuesday 10 March 2026

Leading up to World Kidney Day, the Dialysis Unit team also invites the public to join a free 30‑minute wellness walk at the Botanical Gardens:

Date: Tuesday 10 March

Meet: 12:20pm, just inside the Berry Hill Road entrance

Walk starts: 12:30pm

No registration is required.

Participants are encouraged to check the Bermuda Hospitals Board Facebook page for weather-related updates.

BHB also invites you to download and print the flyer.
World Kidney Day 2026- FLYER

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Notes to Editors
The Bermuda Hospitals Board is a quango (quasi autonomous non-governmental organisation) established under the Bermuda Hospitals Board Act, 1970. It has a Bermuda Government-approved Board and a Chief Executive Officer, responsible for King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute. At the heart of both organisations is high-quality care to all patients.

With approximately 1,700 employees, the Bermuda Hospitals Board is Bermuda's second largest employer. King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute are the only healthcare organisations in Bermuda accredited by Accreditation Canada, an independent organisation whose role is to help hospitals examine and improve the quality of care and service they provide to their clients. In addition to providing an extensive list of services for the community, the Bermuda Hospitals Board is part of a referral network that includes some of the world's leading specialist hospitals.

For more information, please visit www.bermudahospitals.bm or contact the Bermuda Hospitals Board Public Relations Department at publicrelations@bhb.bm.