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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

26 February 2026 Home Page, News

Free Health Screenings to the public to mark Diabetes and Chronic Lung Disease Awareness Month

Wednesday 6 November 2019:

November is Diabetes and Chronic Lung Disease Awareness month. To help educate the public on risk factors, how to manage the conditions and how to avoid developing them, Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) Diabetes, Respiratory, Endocrine and Metabolism (DREAM) Centre will be providing free health screenings to the public.

On Wednesday 13 November from 10am-1pm, the Centre’s accredited diabetes and asthma education staff will provide the service in the main lobby of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s (KEMH) Acute Care Wing.

Blood sugar and blood pressure screenings provide important information on diabetes and hypertension. Lung function testing for smokers and former smokers over 40-years of age can help determine if Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has developed or is developing.

Attendees at the free event will also have their waist measured and can take advantage of free foot assessments.

In addition to conducting the screenings, staff will take time to explain the results of the screenings and advise participants on the follow up they should do.

BHB and DREAM Centre staff are committed to helping the public take control of their health. This includes educating on how to prevent disease and where chronic conditions have developed, advising how best to manage them.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is key to reducing your risk of developing a chronic condition. This includes regular exercise, sufficient sleep and eating healthily.

“We have programmes to help you manage your blood sugar through proper diet,” said DREAM Centre Manager Jane Hope. “Many people don’t realise what a healthy diet is. We can help and guide you step-by-step through the process. In this way you can put your entire family on the right path.”

“Don’t smoke. And if you do, quit,” said Asthma Nurse Educator Debbie Barboza. “The harmful effects of smoking can be devastating to your health and the health of those around you. Quitting improves your risk of developing many of these conditions.”

For more information on the free screenings and the DREAM Centre call 239-2027 or email jane.hope@bhb.bm. For asthma and COPD related information email asthma.centre@bhb.bm

DREAM Centre public screening flyer NOV2019

6 November 2019 Home Page, News