Free HIV testing will be available for all Cayman Islands residents during HIV Testing Week 2014 from Monday, 23 to Saturday, 28 June 2014. The Health Services Authority (HSA), the Cayman AIDS Foundation (CAF) and the Cayman Islands Red Cross have joined forces to organise HIV Testing Week. This observance will promote awareness of HIV
June 14th marked the 11th annual World Blood Donor Day, which was observed at the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA). Minister of Health, Hon. Osbourne Bodden made a visit to the HSA to tour the blood bank and to talk to donors. “Giving blood is something that takes little time and you can save
World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19 each year to raise awareness of Sickle Cell disease as it is a public health concern. In Cayman, there are 46 persons with sickle cell disease. The Public Health Department has the facilities to diagnose sickle cell disease and to manage it. While screening for sickle
Tomorrow marks the 11th annual World Blood Donor Day, a very important date in the healthcare calendar because the act of giving blood literally means giving the gift of life. In fact, just a single unit of blood can save up to three people’s lives. This year’s theme, spearheaded by the World Health Organisation, is
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority invites you to attend the 11th World Blood Donor Day this Saturday 14th June at the Cayman Islands Hospital Blood Bank (2nd floor across from Paediatric Ward). Blood donations will be accepted from 9:00am – 5:00pm. There will also be an information booth and place for people to register
Recognised the world over as one of the very worst habits for your health, smoking is being targeted in an initiative spearheaded by the Public Health Department of the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA). Physicians and other healthcare professionals are coming together to offer support when it comes to helping people kick the habit.
The Cayman Islands Veterans Association (CIVA) recently donated a new ice and compression unit to the Physiotherapy Department at the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority. The donation was presented by members of CIVA who said they were honoured to be able represent their organisation. Mr Evert Ebanks, Cayman Islands Medal of Honour (CMH) recipient, is
Strengthening its fleet of emergency response units, the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) has recently acquired a brand new state of the art ambulance which is already out on the road, playing its part in maintaining the health of Cayman’s residents. Stephen Duval, Manager of the HSA’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) said the benefits
The Public Health Department has issued a health advisory to Cayman Islands residents who will be attending the World Cup in Brazil from June 12 through July 13 2014. “The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO ) recommend that all residents of the Americas travelling to the 2014 FIFA World
On Monday 5th May the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) will be celebrating ‘International Day of the Midwife’ with a display in the atrium of the Cayman Islands Hospital from 10am – 4pm showcasing midwifery, one of the most vital services provided. Midwives play an integral role in the maternity and birthing process and