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Hospital CEO blames drug shortage on deficit and mix up
Chief Executive Officer of the lone Barbados hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has blamed drug shortages to debt, budget cuts and now to mix ups in drug shipments. According to Dr. Dexter James, he was concerned about comments he had […]
Heartfelt miracle – First private coronary bypass surgery a success
After three mild heart attacks and suffering from chronic heart disease as a result of high cholesterol for 11 years, an emotional 61-year-old Herold Russell was at a
Rising costs may cause QEH hospital to introduce fees for dialysis patients
Chief Executive Officer of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados, Dr. Dexter James says that at least four new patients are placed on dialysis each month and rising
PAHO asks Caribbean to guarantee healthcare access to all women
The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is calling on Caribbean leaders to give access to all women in the region to essential healthcare interventions. This was stated in a message to
Chicken pox outbreak at Psychiatric Hospital
Acting Director of the Psychiatric Hospital in Barbados, David Leacock says that there is an outbreak of chicken pox at the lone Psychiatric Hospital. In an interview with the
Gynaecologist back on the job at QEH
Local dominoes champ and Senior gynaecologist Dr Wayne Welch is back on the job at Barbados’ lone hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Tuesday, High Court Justice Margaret Reifer ruled
Bajan nurse in critical condition after beating
A Barbadian nurse in New York is in critical condition after allegedly being beaten by a patient. News sources in New York say that the New York City police
Belize woman dies of “swine flu”
Director of Medical Services, Doctor Michael Pitts of Belize has confirmed that a 29 yr. old woman has died from H1N1 flu there. Commonly referred to as “swine
BVI confirms three cases of chickungunya virus
Medical Officer of Health in the Ministry of Health in the BVI, Dr Ronald Georges said, “We have confirmed three cases on Jost Van Dyke of chickungunya disease”.
Fierce legal battle in US over teenager’s “right to life”
Doctors say that her nutrition is improving but death is inevitable. Approximately a month ago, teenager Jahi McMath was in Children’s Hospital Oakland for surgery to treat sleep