The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) has immediately ceased the distribution of the generic medication valsartan, which is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure due to an impurity discovered in the products and a recall issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration and The European Medicines Agency. As
Every year, countries around the world observe World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August) for a good reason: breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to provide children everywhere with the best start in life. This year, the Health Services Authority (HSA) and Public Health Department embraced the annual celebration of World Breastfeeding Week with
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is in the process of relocating its Public Health Administration and the Cayman Islands Cancer Registry from the Cayman Islands Hospital campus to a nearby building – the Smith Road Centre offices. The move is part of an expansion project that aims to help the organisation meet
The Cayman Islands Blood Bank joins countries across the globe in celebration of World Blood Donor Day 14 June, with a focus on blood donation as an action of community solidarity and collaboration. “Our upcoming and continuing partnership initiatives with various local businesses tie perfectly into the theme of this year’s World Blood Donor
Paediatric patients at the Cayman Islands Hospital can expect a more pleasant and exciting experience during their visit, thanks to the charity of a five-year-old brain cancer survivor and her family. On 31 May, Mechon and Tommy Ebanks, parents of cancer survivor Skylar May “Mimi” Ebanks, spread awareness of childhood cancer and
Care for patients with mental illness in the Cayman Islands received a significant boost recently with the training of 60 professionals as Mental Health First Aiders. The training course, facilitated by the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA), has equipped these professionals with the knowledge and confidence necessary to recognise those crucial warning signs
May is National Cancer Research Month, during which the Health Services Authority (HSA) works to raise awareness of the importance of high-quality, innovative cancer research to the Cayman Islands and the world. Despite substantial progress being made, the growth of cancer continues to be a global challenge. The immense toll of the disease is felt
The Health Services Authority is enhancing its cancer care services with the recruitment of a full-time medical oncologist to the staff of the Cayman Islands Hospital. When a person receives a cancer diagnosis it is important that the oncology services that individual needs are easily accessible, close to home. Dr. Basil Armonis, MD, PhD,
Patients accessing care at the Health Services Authority’s (HSA’s) facilities will now have the opportunity to be reminded about their hospital outpatient appointments by way of email. Through the Appointment Reminder Service patients will receive an email reminder with detailed information of their appointments including date, time, physician name, specialty and location. If the appointment