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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) proudly marked its 61st Anniversary with a symbolic Cake Cutting Ceremony, commemorating more than six decades of dedicated service to the people of Barbados, the region, and beyond. The event began with a prayer of…
The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) continues to go above and beyond in supporting the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) — this time, by strengthening the hospital’s resilience to climate change through the Shutter Project. In this feature, Director of Engineering Paula…
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has commenced a major modernisation of its medical and information technology systems with the arrival of the first shipment of new equipment. The initiative forms part of a €60 million (BDS $138 million) loan agreement…
Beginning November 1, 2025, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will introduce Estimated Date of Discharge Boards across its inpatient wards. The initiative forms part of the hospital’s 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, which focuses on improving patient flow, reducing delays, and enhancing…
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has once again benefitted from the generosity of one of its longstanding partners, Cancer Support Services (CSS). Responding to a request from the hospital’s nursing team, CSS has donated 144 pieces of specially embroidered bed…
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has received a significant boost to its Paediatric Department with the presentation of $75,000 in new equipment. The contribution was made possible through the Rotary Club of Barbados South Charitable Trust with donations from CIBC…
Bridgetown, Barbados – October 21, 2025 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) marked a historic moment in its ongoing transformation of cancer care with the arrival and blessing of the Halcyon 4.0 Linear Accelerator (LINAC) — a cutting-edge technology that will…
On October 16, 2025, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital joined the global medical community in marking World Anaesthesia Day, celebrating 170 years of advancing patient safety under the theme “Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies.” Appearing on Mornin’ Barbados, Dr. Karisha Hinkson, Anaesthesiologist…
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has introduced corneal cross-linking—a sight-preserving procedure that halts the progression of keratoconus, a condition that often begins in adolescence and can lead to severe vision loss if untreated. This new service has been made possible…
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is set to begin delivering advanced cancer treatment on its long-awaited linear accelerator as early as September, senior officials confirmed on Friday (07/18/25). Corey Drakes, project coordinator and QEH physicist, said the installation of the…
