The Health Services Authority (HSA) has extended the hours of the COVID-19 testing clinic at the Cayman Islands Hospital: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 11am and Sundays 10am – 12pm (prior to Tuesday flights only). The online appointment booking calendar is available for the public to schedule their free COVID-19 test with results delivered by
The Sister Islands community, colleagues and friends in Grand Cayman were deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Dr Dasanapur Girish on 19 June 2021. The HSA Board and Management extend their sincere condolences to his wife Dr Nikke Thompson, who is also a well-respected staff member of the Faith Hospital, his daughter
Health Minister Hon Sabrina Turner received a warm and enlightening welcome from the Health Services Authority (HSA) staff as she visited the Cayman Islands Hospital and Faith Hospital, where she was informed of the key achievements and future developments of the Authority. The Cayman Islands Hospital tour commenced with a presentation by HSA’s Chief
After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Health Service Authority (HSA) relaunched their annual summer internship programme for 2021, providing approximately 80 college and high school students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in a variety of departments in the medical care field. Those who were interested in the internship programme applied either
The Public Health Department has published the latest schedule for the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for July 2021. The public is reminded to please bring your own face mask as they are required at the vaccination clinics. Please check the vaccine schedule for various times and locations. COVID-19 vaccination clinic reminders: COVID vaccine is available to
Due to potential exposure to a highly symptomatic COVID-19 positive patient at the Cayman Islands Hospital, a small number of Health Services Authority (HSA) employees have been placed in isolation. “It is our top priority to keep our patients and staff safe, therefore out of an abundance of caution, anyone potentially exposed directly or indirectly
The Health Services Authority (HSA) and the Cayman Islands Red Cross will once again join forces in coordinating free HIV testing to mark HIV Testing Week which will be observed in the Cayman Islands from June 21st-25th. “Although the COVID-19 pandemic may have set the world back in the fight against ending AIDS by 2030,
In recognition of their tremendous efforts to inoculate the people of the Cayman Islands against COVID-19, the COVID-19 Vaccination Team was treated to a special retreat focusing on renewing their physical and mental wellness. The Grand Cayman team were welcomed by the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa on Friday 11 June for a full day
Annually since 2009, the Cayman Islands has joined the United Nations in observing World Sickle Day on 19 June. The main objective of World Sickle Cell Day is to raise public awareness of sickle cell disease, a chronic disorder present at birth that is inherited when a child receives two sickle cell genes. Each year,
The Health Services Authority (HSA) Accident & Emergency (A&E) walk-in entrance has returned to its original location at the side of the Cayman Islands Hospital building and is now accessible to patients. The entrance was temporarily relocated on 28 May to facilitate the renovation of the waiting room. The planned renovation to the A&E waiting