Healthcare Today with HSA

In this episode, we're breaking down the journey to a smoke-free life! We're joined by experts in the field, including Dr. Stenette Davis, HSA Consultant Psychiatrist, and Therese Prehay, a Public Health Promotion Officer, and Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Also, Steve Powers shares his inspiring personal experience as a past participant in the Smoking Cessation Programme. Get rea...

Emergency Medical Technicians Michael Blackburn and Kendal Connor talked about the EMS Week Celebration on May 21-27. On this episode, Michael and Kendal shared the role of EMS in prehospital care and gave important reminders on calling 911 when requesting an ambulance. HSA Accident & Emergency is the only authorized provider of emergency medical services in the Cayman Islands. HSA also offers...

In today's episode, we delve into a topic of utmost importance - Cancer Research Month. Our distinguished guest, Cancer Registrar Amanda Nicholson, brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, and shared insights on the latest advancements in cancer research, as well as the critical role of data and registries in this field. Cancer Research Month is a time to recognize the tirele...

Vaccination plays a pivotal role in saving lives and safeguarding communities. In this episode, let's discuss the impact of vaccinations on community health and safety, highlighting the successes achieved and the challenges faced in the ongoing battle against preventable diseases. Joining us are esteemed guests who are at the forefront of public health efforts in the Cayman Islands: Dr. Samuel...

In this episode, Simon Miller and Leila Sham from the National Drug Council (NDC) join us, along with HSA Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stenette Davis, to discuss the Cayman Islands Student Drug Use Survey and Alcohol Facts Month. In 2022, the Cayman Islands Student Drug Use Survey marked its 11th cycle, revealing some significant insights. The survey introduced an online format and a modular structu...

HSA Nutritionist and Dietician Simone Sheehan and Public Health Community Dietician Tamara Whorms-Riley explore the world of Gut Health. In this episode, we'll learn what exactly the gut is, and why its health is so important. Discover the shared challenges people face with their gut and learn how to recognize signs of trouble. Our experts will share practical steps to enhance gut health and r...

In this special episode recognising Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, we've got an expert panel featuring HSA Cardiologist Joanna Kriegel and Dr. Maeve Ulett-Ivey, along with SueAnn Bodden, a mom whose son bravely battles CHD. We'll answer questions like what CHD is, why awareness is crucial, and the several types and treatments available. Plus, hear firsthand experiences from a mom...

In this episode, we embark on a journey towards a harmonious integration of modern medicine with traditional and alternative approaches. Our distinguished guests, Rosemarie Bailey, Pharmacist, and Erika Ebanks, herbal medicine medical doctor, share their insights into this innovative approach. They delve into how traditional and alternative therapies can complement modern medical interventions, of...

In this episode of Healthcare Today with HSA, we turn our focus toward the Blood Bank, and Laboratory (Phlebotomy) Services. Joining the show are experts in the field - Michael Parchment, Pathology Lab Specialist, and Kristine Miranda, Blood Bank Medical Technologist. Michael Parchment provides insights into the intricate workings of the laboratory, emphasizing accuracy and precision in diagnostic...

In this special episode of Healthcare Today with HSA, we shed light on the significance of Cancer Day, featuring Dr. Lundie Richards, Consultant Hematologist-Oncologist, and Cancer Registrar Amanda Nicholson. Together, they delve into the critical aspects of cancer care, emphasizing the importance of early detection, innovative treatments, and the crucial role of dedicated medical professionals. J...

In this episode of Healthcare Today with HSA, Clinical Head of Department, Dr. Elizabeth McLaughlin, and Nurse Manager, Tully Graham, take you to the heart of the Accident & Emergency department. They will unravel the intricacies of patient care in the Emergency Room and provide invaluable insights into the Manchester Triage System, the cornerstone of prioritizing patient needs in critical sit...

In this episode, Beverly Ifill, HSA Forensics Manager, discusseses the services offered by the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority Forensics Laboratory. Additionally, Beverly answers the question: "How accurate are TV shows like CSI Miami or NCIS" To learn more, visit https://www.hsa.ky/medical-services/forensics

HSA Anaesthesiologist Dr Carl Brown leads the conversation on how anaesthesia can impact one's health. This episode covers several types of anaesthesia and dispels some of the myths linked to it. Learn more, visit https://www.hsa.ky/medical-services/anaesthesiology

Colorectal Cancer is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum. In 2020, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer type worldwide with almost 2 million diagnosed cases. HSA Consultant in General and Colorectal Surgery Dr Ernest Jehangir shares information about colorectal cancer - its causes, risk factors, symptoms, and prevention, specifically for men. At HSA, colorectal cancer s...

Learn more about Diabetes from a doctor’s perspective. HSA Internal Medicine Consultant Dr Karen Galloway Blake explains insulin resistance, the prediabetic stage, and how diabetes affects men differently. Schedule your blood screening today at HSA General Practice. Call 244-7520 or 949-8600 to book an appointment or visit the GP Clinic on the 2nd Floor, Smith Road Medical Centre.

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. In this episode of Healthcare Today with HSA, Diabetes Educator and Pharmacist Winsome Jefferson talk about the risk factors and symptoms of diabetes including the services and support offered by HSA. HSA offers a diabetes education clinic every Tuesday & Thursday at General Practice Clinic...

One in 10 babies is born preterm. Prematurity Awareness Day is celebrated every November 17. HSA Neonatal Nurse Angella Thompson talks about the George Town Hospital’s Maternity Unit being the only NICU facility on the island providing expert care to mothers and their preterm babies.

Stuttering or Stammering is a disfluency disorder characterized by the repetition of sounds, words, syllables, prolongations, blocks, and interjections. In this episode, debunk the myths about stuttering with HSA Team Lead for Speech and Occupational Therapy Faith Gealey. HSA Speech Therapy Services currently offers the following services - Articulation/Phonology Disorder/Apraxia/Dysarthria evalua...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of Healthcare Today with HSA, Cancer Registrar Amanda Nicholson shares updated breast cancer statistics in the Cayman Islands. Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) Chief Administration Janette Fitzgerald talks about initiatives of the foundation in helping breast cancer patients. Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment are discussed by HSA Oncologis...

Mental Health is a global health issue and is observed every 10th of October. In this episode, Dr Dominic Basson, HSA Clinical Psychologist, highlights the importance of self-care in making your mental health a priority. Also joining the show are Miss World Cayman Islands 2021 Rashana Hydes, and Mental Health Commission Representative Cheryl Myles. Also, Jackie Neil, HSA Health Information Officer...

Returning guest Dr Stenette Davis, Consultant Psychiatrist at the HSA, helps break the stigma associated with mental health in observance of Suicide Prevention Awareness in October. Dr Davis shared that stigma continues to be a big problem in providing mental health as people don’t want to be identified with having a mental illness and others don’t want to seek treatment. Furthermore, Dr Davis str...

Dr. Kristina Bramwell, Physical Therapist at the HSA, answers questions about Osteoarthritis (OA) (arthritis of the bone) as this year's focus of the World Physical Therapy Observance Day, September 8. OA is a result of normal wear and tear in joints that can affect bone and underlying cartilage. OA can be experienced by anyone regardless of sex and age. Learn more about the signs and symptoms...

Two returning Caymanian doctors share their experience in serving the Cayman community in their respective fields of specialisation as practicing doctors at the Health Services Authority. Dentist Dr Thammy Powery and Emergency Medicine Consultant Physician Dr Brandon Bernard give advice to young Caymanians who may be interested in the medical profession.

Athletes in Cayman seeking recovery or performance improvement can look forward to more options for exclusive care and advanced treatment with the opening of the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority's (HSA) new Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) Clinic.

In this episode, we feature Cayman Islands Health Services Authority's (HSA) Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr Dwaine Cooke as he talks about his background in neurosurgery and his groundbreaking successes in performing brain tumour removal and spinal surgery at the HSA.