Mental health services
Mental health is equally as important as physical health, with everyone urged to pay attention...
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Medical tourism
Grand Cayman is more than an exotic location for a vacation, it can also be...
Timeline of infant health checks
Dr. Sara L Watkin
Specialist Pediatrician & Neonatologist, Optimal Healthcare Ltd.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends...
Hospital services in Cayman
The people of the Cayman Islands are well served by world-class medical facilities, including three...
Autism: Being on the spectrum in Cayman
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disability. As a spectrum condition it affects...
Cancer care in Cayman
A diagnosis of cancer can be an overwhelming experience for both patients and their loved...
Pharmacy Bill draft law revisions published
A draft law called the "Pharmacy Bill, 2023" has been released, to replace outdated legislation...
Prescription medication regulations toughen
New regulations have been swiftly introduced in response to concerns about the growing black-market trade...
Blood donation ban lifted
The Cayman Islands government has lifted a long-standing ban on blood donations from former residents...
Cannabis-related products banned
All cannabis-related products, including items like hemp milk and shampoo, are prohibited from being sold...
Access to NHS for specialised care
Patients with specialised healthcare needs in the Cayman Islands can now access overseas treatment through...
UK bans Ozempic for weight loss
The UK government has alerted weight-loss clinics in Britain to halt the prescription of Ozempic-type...
Diabetes drug shortage fears due to weight loss benefits
Ozempic and similar drugs are increasingly used for treating type 2 diabetes in Cayman. However,...
Law amendments will address mental health challenges in the criminal justice system
Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code which will open up new...
Aster Cayman Medcity plans likely dropped
Plans for the proposed US$350 million medical tourism hospital Aster Cayman Medcity appear to have...
HSA introduces new procedure with world’s smallest insertable cardiac monitor
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) has introduced a procedure that allows patient’s heart...
Inclusion Cayman: Breaking down barriers for persons with disabilities
The United Nations estimates that of the seven billion worldwide population, one billion people (or...
Paediatric therapy
Early intervention paediatric therapy services can be of great benefit to children, helping them to...
Saving lives with AEDs and CPR
Anyone can use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on someone who is suspected of being...
Where to seek help
It’s okay not to be okay. If you feel you need help with your mental health,...
Emergency training courses
Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency enables quick action, reducing or...
Sweet dreams: A good night’s sleep is priceless
We don’t realise how important sleep is, until we’re deprived of it.Not getting enough hours...
Health insurance in the Cayman Islands
Every resident in the Cayman Islands is required by law to have health insurance. It can...
New Cayman Islands hospitals planned
There are currently three hospitals on Grand Cayman – the Cayman Islands Hospital, with 124...
Animal Aid
When the beloved furry or feathered members of the family get sick, it is essential...
Men’s mental health
With the pressures of the COVID-19 crisis on mental well-being, Cayman Health shines the spotlight...
Pet Wellness
Pets can be a wonderful addition to any home, but they are also a responsibility. It...
Check ups for all ages
Don’t wait until you are ill to go to the doctor – make an appointment...
Advance Healthcare Directives
Advance healthcare directives are also known as living wills. In 2019, the Healthcare Decisions Act was...
Therapy-animals boost well-being
Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that can help with a range of physical, emotional...
Common tests during pregnancy
Information provided by Dr. Howard Deosaran, obstetrician and gynaecologist, Centre for Women, Family and Child...
Cayman’s maternity wards
Mothers-to-be expecting babies in the Cayman Islands can enjoy excellent prenatal care from both public...
COVID-19 – the healthcare response
A look back at the crisis with Lizzette Yearwood, chief executive of the Health Services...
Benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine
As Cayman continues efforts to contain COVID-19 and protect the population from the virus, the...
Inclusion Cayman: Breaking down barriers for persons with disabilities
The United Nations estimates that of the seven billion worldwide population, one billion people (or 15%) have a disability of some kind. One million...
Maintaining your health over the holidays
Between calorie-laden holiday meals, Christmas drink events, and shopping trips eating in to gym time, it can be difficult to stay on the health...
Social media: How much is too much
This morning, just after your eyes popped open, what did you do? Did you kiss your spouse, walk on the beach, enjoy a quiet...
