Healthcare Today with HSA

HSA Nurses Renae Brown and Carol Telling share how vital breastmilk is for babies' nutrition. Nurse Brown also advocates breastfeeding for its natural and added health benefits for both the mother and infants.

Natalie Harvey-Caum, HSA's Occupational Health and Safety Manager, explains the operation of the HSA during a hurricane and reminds the public of the emergency medical services available at HSA.

HSA Cardiology Clinic has moved to the Smith Road Medical Centre and now offers an expanded service at its new location. HSA Cardiologists Dr Joanna Kregiel and Dr Maeve Ulett-Ivey promote the latest state-of-the-art cardiac diagnostic testing for all ages including Echocardiograms, ECGS, and stress tests.

General Practitioner Dr Anna Matthews differentiates between sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Dr Matthews also stresses early detection and intervention from as early as birth. Joining the show are Genetics Coordinator Joy Merren and Consultant Paediatrician Dr Chela Lamsee Ebanks.

'It's okay not to be okay.' HSA's Psychiatrist Dr Stenette Davis revealed some of the warning signs and symptoms of poor and deteriorating mental health that men should look out for.

In this episode, Dr Lundie Richards, Consultant Haematologist-Oncologist talks about how cancer affects the body and associated conditions. Dr Richards also encourages the Cayman community to take part in the discussion about the fight against cancer.

HSA's Medical Technologist Michael Parchment encourages people to donate blood through the Cayman Islands Blood Bank for World Blood Donor Day 2022. The theme 'Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives', is a call to action for members of the community to help save lives.

HSA's Nutritionist and Community Dietitian Tamara Whorms-Riley graces the Healthcare Today with HSA podcast to share ways to practice overall wellness in celebration of Global Wellness Day. Tamara also talks about the 'Think Magenta' initiative in achieving a healthy lifestyle.

Amanda Nicholson of the Cayman Islands Cancer Registry promotes Cancer Research Month diagnosis. Breast cancer survivor Amica Scott also shares her experience on her journey to becoming cancer-free.

Speech and Language Pathologist Faith Gaeley-Rochez emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention to address speech delay. She also shares therapy services offered by the HSA.

HSA's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) staff joins Healthcare Today with HSA, to talk about EMS Week 2022 and the importance of the profession to the local community.

Karen Stewart, HSA's Senior Nursing Officer, highlights the importance of nurses in the healthcare profession in this year's Nurses Week celebration. Special guest Chief Nursing Officer Linda Shepherd also shares her perspective on the nursing industry affected by COVID-19.

The Cayman Islands Molecular Biology Laboratory (CIMBL) is now open to operate and perform diagnostic genome sequencing to help advance medical treatment and patient outcomes for people in the Cayman Islands.

Dr Eryka Simmons, Head of General Practice at the HSA, updates us on the new Urgent Care walk-in Clinic located at the George Town Hospital's main campus and the General Practice and Public Health clinics at the Smith Road Medical Centre.

HSA's Chief Pharmacist Colin Medford updates Healthcare Today with HSA on the relocation of the Cayman Islands Hospital outpatient pharmacy to the Smith Road Medical Centre. Colin also highlights the role of the pharmacy to patients and much more. The new pharmacy enables HSA to expand its services, reduce wait times, and improve the overall patient experience.

HSA's Training Manager Raquel Sutherland and Senior Communication Officer Monique Spence talk about the HSA Summer Student Internship and career opportunities at the Cayman Islands Hospital.