All students entering government or private schools in the Cayman Islands for the first time must have health screenings. Noting that this includes students entering reception programs, School Health Coordinator Nurse Carvell Bailey-Able adds: “The Education Department mandates that these screenings must be completed before the new school year begins in September.” School entry health
The Health Services Authority (HSA) has updated COVID-19 patient and general visitation policy as per recommendations from the COVID-19 Taskforce which are based on updated science supported by local COVID trends, and regional and international epidemiology. Changes to the policy are effective immediately. The new visitation policy states: Masks The wearing of masks remains mandatory
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) Accident & Emergency (A&E) service will be temporarily relocated from Friday, 19 May 6:00 PM until Monday morning, 22 May 2023 due to renovations to expand and enhance the service. Patients requiring emergency care may access A&E using the main hospital atrium entrance. Signage and security will be
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) has earned the most prestigious hospital accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI). The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® is recognised by the international healthcare community as a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organisation’s commitment to providing safe and high-quality patient care. To obtain accreditation
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) Accident & Emergency (A&E) service will be temporarily relocated from Friday, 5 May 7:00 PM until Tuesday morning, 9 May 2023 due to renovations to expand and enhance the service. Patients requiring emergency care may access A&E using the main hospital atrium entrance. Signage and security will be
The Public Health Department will be hosting vaccination drives to celebrate the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) 21st annual Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) 22nd – 29 April 2023. This year’s theme is Get up-to-date #EachVaccineCounts. All children needing vaccinations, including those with missed or outstanding doses are urged to get vaccinated during
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) advises its patients and visitors of the following Easter Holiday Hours. HSA will also be conducting facility improvements on the main entrance atrium & within the Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department. Some services will be operating from alternate locations during this time in order to ensure continuity of care.
The Cayman Islands Hospital will be conducting facility improvements on the main entrance atrium & within the Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department. Some services will be operating from alternate locations during this time in order to ensure continuity of care. Signage and security will be in place to direct patients. Saturday 1st April – Sunday
Persons ages 12 and over are now eligible for the Moderna (fall) booster vaccine against COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands. To be vaccinated, persons under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to any of the HSA’s scheduled clinics. Chief Medical Officer, Nick Gent stated, “The Moderna Bivalent COVID-Booster vaccine has been
The annual Women’s Health Conference held Friday, 10 March 2023, at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort saw a record 300+ attendees. Organized by the Women’s Health Department of the Health Services Authority (HSA), the full-day conference featured a range of local and international speakers addressing women’s health issues, and provided an opportunity for practitioners
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