With facemasks still a requirement for staff, patients and visitors at all Health Services Authority (HSA) locations, the organisation realizes the communication challenge this may pose to those who are hearing-impaired. Patients who have difficulty hearing can request their HSA healthcare providers use a clear mask to communicate with them more effectively. This option is
During the holiday season, the Health Services Authority (HSA) reminds the public that persons experiencing suicidal ideations and deliberate self-harm should dial 911 or go to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department immediately. “While many people find the holidays a time of celebration, reflection and spending time with family, for others it can be a
Cayman Brac’s Public Health Clinic, formerly at Faith Hospital, will be relocating to the Medical Wing at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre starting January 4th 2023. “Faith Hospital has used the Aston Rutty Medical Wing location for many years,” stated Dr Srirangan Velusamy, Director of Sister Islands Health Services. “It became critical in 2020 when
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) would like to advise its patients and visitors of the following Christmas holiday hours: HSA CLINICS Accident & Emergency will be open 24 hours. Smith Road Medical Centre Pharmacy and Cayman Islands Hospital Pharmacy will be open 9:00am – 5:30pm on Public Holidays. All Outpatient clinics (Grand &
The Health Services Authority (HSA) recently acquired two new machines that can harvest platelets used in the management of multiple medical conditions such as cancer, maternal haemorrhage and bleeding from traumatic injuries. “Platelets are tiny cells in the blood that form clots and stop bleeding,” explained HSA Oncologist and Haematologist Dr Lundie Richards. “They are
As part of this year’s local World AIDS Day activities, the Health Services Authority and Public Health Department will commemorate World AIDS Day with a week of free HIV and STI testing Wednesday, 30th November – Thursday, 8th December 2022. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and is
The Public Health Department advises that it will be updating its approach to the surveillance of COVID-19 vaccination side effects for the Autumn Booster. Previously, captured through a physical form, Events Supposedly Attributed to Vaccination or Immunization (ESAVI) will now be captured electronically on the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) website or the Ministry
A collection of 53 pieces of art created during the pandemic and exhibited at Cayman Art Week (CAW) in 2021 was donated by Mrs Susan A Olde, OBE to the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority. At a reception held on Thursday 10 November, the collection was unveiled in its new permanent home at the Smith
A Sickle Cell Support Group meets three to four times a year. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, 22 November 2022 at 5:30 pm at the Women’s Health Waiting Room at the Health Services Authority, main campus. Dr. Anna Matthews will lead the discussion. All are invited. For further information, please contact Mrs. Joy
The Health Services Authority (HSA) is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of a member of our medical fraternity, Dr Amber Martinez, who succumbed to injuries from a single motor vehicle accident in East End on 21 October 2022. The impact of this loss on our staff has been immeasurable. The Board, management and staff