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...
Medical tourism
Following financial services and tourism, the emerging field of destination tourism is becoming one of...
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
Health insurance is required by law for all residents in the Cayman Islands. It can be...
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...
On-island Oncology Services
The travel curbs during the COVID-19 pandemic have emphasised the need for top-quality cancer care...
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
When it comes to critical care and decisions, it is a good idea to set...
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
Cayman Health takes a look at the islands’ maternity facilities, including the amenities and what...
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...
Sheltering from a storm: Public shelters
If your home is hurricane-proof and is in a safe location, it is probably the...
Have a plan in place for Hurricanes
To keep your family and home safe, have a plan in place before a storm...
What to do in a tsunami
Tsunamis are a series of large ocean waves generated by major earthquakes beneath the ocean...
What to do in an earthquake
Earthquakes strike suddenly, without warning, and they can occur at any time of the year,...
Protection Starts Here
Protection Starts Here (PSH) is a Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC) project launched in 2012...
School Health Screenings
All students entering government or private schools in the Cayman Islands for the first time...
Childhood susceptibility to illness
Are children more likely to be sick more often during certain life stages? Children are considered...
Improve your health with meditation
With today’s always-on digital culture, it’s important to take some time to switch off. Being inundated daily with notifications, alerts, phone calls and messages can...
Veg-centric cuisine
Plant-based diets have hit the mainstream. We explore why consumers and chefs are adopting a meatless mindset.
A busy lunch time in George Town’s Bread...
Choosing the right athletic shoe
As the saying goes, good shoes take you to good places. And that good place may be your personal best on the running track,...
