Miami Cancer Institute achieves surgical milestone for young female cancer patients
Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute recently performed the first uterine transposition surgery in the Southeast US region, led by gynaecologic surgical oncologist Dr. Jean-Marie...
Mental health services
Mental health is equally as important as physical health, with everyone urged to pay attention to their emotional and psychological needs, seeking help and...
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Medical tourism
Grand Cayman is more than an exotic location for a vacation, it can also be the place to have medical treatment at an affordable...
Timeline of infant health checks
Dr. Sara L Watkin
Specialist Pediatrician & Neonatologist, Optimal Healthcare Ltd.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children have regular well-child checks with their...
Hospital services in Cayman
The people of the Cayman Islands are well served by world-class medical facilities, including three hospitals. A large number of patient needs can be dealt...
Autism: Being on the spectrum in Cayman
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disability. As a spectrum condition it affects people in different ways, but can be characterised by...
Cancer care in Cayman
A diagnosis of cancer can be an overwhelming experience for both patients and their loved ones. It brings a range of emotions along with...
Pharmacy Bill draft law revisions published
A draft law called the "Pharmacy Bill, 2023" has been released, to replace outdated legislation from 44 years ago. The bill is open for public...
Prescription medication regulations toughen
New regulations have been swiftly introduced in response to concerns about the growing black-market trade in controlled drugs, particularly opioids like oxycodone and fentanyl...
Blood donation ban lifted
The Cayman Islands government has lifted a long-standing ban on blood donations from former residents of countries affected by mad cow disease, also known...
Cannabis-related products banned
All cannabis-related products, including items like hemp milk and shampoo, are prohibited from being sold in the Cayman Islands, according to Chief Medical Officer...
Access to NHS for specialised care
Patients with specialised healthcare needs in the Cayman Islands can now access overseas treatment through the UK National Health Service (NHS) quota system at...
UK bans Ozempic for weight loss
The UK government has alerted weight-loss clinics in Britain to halt the prescription of Ozempic-type medications to slimmers due to a shortage of the...
Diabetes drug shortage fears due to weight loss benefits
Ozempic and similar drugs are increasingly used for treating type 2 diabetes in Cayman. However, their popularity as weight-loss tools locally and globally has...
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 options for the treatment and eventual release of persons...
Aster Cayman Medcity plans likely dropped
Plans for the proposed US$350 million medical tourism hospital Aster Cayman Medcity appear to have been dropped. The facility was announced in December 2020 at...
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 to be monitored remotely by a physician using 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...
Paediatric therapy
Early intervention paediatric therapy services can be of great benefit to children, helping them to play, learn and function in developmentally appropriate ways. In addition...
Saving lives with AEDs and CPR
Anyone can use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on someone who is suspected of being in cardiac arrest. You do not need specialised training to...
Where to seek help
It’s okay not to be okay. If you feel you need help with your mental health, talk with your primary healthcare provider who can then...
Emergency training courses
Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency enables quick action, reducing or avoiding dire outcomes. Whether it is disaster preparedness, 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 per night, or suffering from interrupted sleep, can affect...
Health insurance in the Cayman Islands
Every resident in the Cayman Islands is required by law to have health insurance. It can be purchased on an individual or family basis or...
New Cayman Islands hospitals planned
There are currently three hospitals on Grand Cayman – the Cayman Islands Hospital, with 124 beds; Doctors Hospital with 18 beds; and Health City...
Animal Aid
When the beloved furry or feathered members of the family get sick, it is essential to have a pet first aid kit on hand. Most...
Men’s mental health
With the pressures of the COVID-19 crisis on mental well-being, Cayman Health shines the spotlight on the issues being faced by men. Two experts on...
Pet Wellness
Pets can be a wonderful addition to any home, but they are also a responsibility. It means providing healthcare, nutritious food, clean drinking water and...
Check ups for all ages
Don’t wait until you are ill to go to the doctor – make an appointment to have a wellness check to ensure that you’re...
Advance Healthcare Directives
Advance healthcare directives are also known as living wills. In 2019, the Healthcare Decisions Act was implemented in the Cayman Islands. The law allows a...
Therapy-animals boost well-being
Animal-assisted therapy is a growing field that can help with a range of physical, emotional and mental health challenges. In Cayman, two programmes tap...
Common tests during pregnancy
Information provided by Dr. Howard Deosaran, obstetrician and gynaecologist, Centre for Women, Family and Child Health. Antenatal urine tests
Urine tests at each prenatal visit to...
Cayman’s maternity wards
Mothers-to-be expecting babies in the Cayman Islands can enjoy excellent prenatal care from both public and private practitioners. When it comes to amenities for babies’...
COVID-19 – the healthcare response
A look back at the crisis with Lizzette Yearwood, chief executive of the Health Services Authority. As the world has grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Blood donation ban lifted
The Cayman Islands government has lifted a long-standing ban on blood donations from former residents of countries affected by mad cow disease, also known...
Turkey bolognese
Provided to our sister publication Flava, courtesy of Bon Vivant Serves 4-6 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
½ large onion, diced
4-5 garlic cloves,...
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...
