ZIKA VIRUS FACT SHEET.pdf Stay informed! Click on the link to see the latest Fact Sheet relating to the Zika Virus and it’s impact on Pregnancy.

ZIKA VIRUS FACT SHEET 16 08 16.pdf Zika Virus Update: Local Transmission now at 5 cases Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, has made public the latest information on the transmission of the Zika virus within the Cayman Islands. “Since the last update of Wednesday, 17 August 2016, ten additional results have been

Zika Virus Update: Third Locally Transmitted Case Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, has made public the latest information on the transmission of the Zika virus within the Cayman Islands. “Since the last update of Tuesday, 9 August 2016, eight additional results have been received from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). Of

First Local Zika Transmission The Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez is advising of Cayman’s first report of locally transmitted Zika Virus. The patient, a male who resides in George Town, reported an onset of symptoms on 25 July 2016. He visited a private medical office on 26 July 2016, and was referred

Second Locally Transmitted Zika Virus Case Reported The Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez would like to provide an update on yesterday’s report advising of Cayman’s first locally transmitted Zika Virus case. Further investigation into the report received from Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has revealed a second case of locally transmitted Zika

Breastfeeding Week 2016 – Sustainable Development – Poster 2.jpg Breastfeed for a more sustainable future This year’s World Breastfeeding Week focuses on how mothers, by breastfeeding, can play a part in achieving the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a blueprint for global commitment and action towards equitable development that governments

Photo 1 – Rotaract – Rotary Sunrise members.JPG Mental Health Unit waiting room gets a facelift The Mental Health Outpatient Unit Waiting Room at the Cayman Islands Hospital has been transformed into an area of comfort and recreation, thanks to volunteers of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise. Paint, sweat, smiles and love were

Fourth Case of Zika Confirmed Public Health officials have confirmed a fourth case of imported Zika virus contracted by a returning Cayman Islands resident. Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez said the female patient travelled from 4 to 8 July to a country where there is an outbreak of Zika. She reported onset

BCF – Photo 1.jpg New therapy to reduce hair loss trauma for chemo patients The Health Services Authority (HSA) Chemotherapy Unit now offers cold cap therapy that may help to prevent or reduce hair loss among chemotherapy patients thanks to a donation made by the Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF). The BCF recently donated 50 hypothermia

Chemotherapy unit – Enjoy bench on last day or treatment.jpg Additional seating for patients donated to HSA Patients of the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) Chemotherapy Unit and Merren’s Health Center now enjoy additional seating due to a joint initiative by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise and Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Northward.