A healthcare worker’s job is undoubtedly tough, with long hours and the intensity of holding patients’ health and survival in their hands, but medical staff also face deep moral and ethical issues as part of their job. Medical workers attended a packed forum hosted by the Health Services Authority’s Ethics Committee last week to hear

In a bid to assist Cayman’s amateur swimmers reach their full potential during the CARIFTA (Caribbean Free Trade Association) Swim Championships held in Kingston, Jamaica at the end of March and beginning of April, the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) was pleased to be able to donate free of charge ECG testing for those

The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) Ethics Committee is holding an Ethics Discussion Seminar on April 10 from 4 to 7 pm in the Hibiscus Conference room.  There is no charge for the event and refreshments will be provided.   The event promises to be interactive and informative – it will provide a unique

The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is pleased to announce that patients at its two main hospitals – the George Town Hospital on Grand Cayman and the Faith Hospital on Cayman Brac, along with the District Health Centres – may now order refills of existing prescriptions online so long as refills are still available

The Caring for Life Foundation (CFLF) has raised money in order to donate much needed equipment to the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA). CFLF handed over four sets of laryngoscopes to the HSA maternity ward in January 2013. The life-saving devices were presented to HSA Chief Executive Officer, Lizzette Yearwood, Shannon Hydes, Nurse Manager

The Caring for Life Foundation (CFLF) generously donated seven GE Tuff State pulse oximeters to the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) in January 2013. HSA Chief Executive Officer, Lizzette Yearwood, stated “We are very thankful for this generous donation and I can assure these devises will be a significant benefit to the hospital.  The

Just because he’s been officially appointed medical director of the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority does not mean that Dr. Delroy Jefferson will be disappearing from the Cayman Islands Hospital’s wards and operating rooms. Dr. Jefferson, an anaesthetist and intensive care specialist, will spend a quarter of his time on clinical work and the rest

The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is delighted to announce the promotion of Dr Delroy Jefferson to the post of Medical Director, the first time a Caymanian has held this prestigious position within the HSA.  Dr Jefferson previously held the position of acting Medical Director, to which he was appointed early last year and

The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is partnering with NRC Picker to better understand the patient experience and quality of care issues as seen through the eyes of the HSA’s patients. The HSA’s mission is to provide the highest quality healthcare and improve the well-being of people in the Cayman Islands through accessible, sustainable