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By Ryan Gilkes for Barbados Today Physiotherapists at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) are struggling to keep up with the rising number of stroke cases, leading to the development of a specialised stroke unit within the hospital, the head of…
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is exploring strategies to address the pressing issue of nurse shortages at the nation’s public general hospital, Neil Clark, the hospital’s new chief executive officer, has said. Two months into his tenure, Clark has set…
John "Ricky" Wilson, a dedicated blood donor, celebrates his 128th donation unit, reflecting on a journey that began in 1980. Despite reaching milestones like his 100th donation in 2016, John remains committed to regular donations every three months. In this…
The Ophthalmology Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is now offering a diagnostic test which will enhance detection for many diseases affecting the back of the eye, including diabetes, sickle cell disease and retinal vein occlusion just to mention a…
Article By Barbados Today The quality of paediatric care in Barbados is improving, thanks to the generosity of the Shaw Centre for Paediatric Excellence (SCPE). SPCE recently made a generous donation of 24 pieces of equipment valued at BBD $170,…
In November 2022, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints committed to provide food hampers for the outpatient services group of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Over the course of 2023, almost 500 food hampers were provided. Each hamper contained…
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has received yet another donation from our family in the diaspora. This time Former Consul General to New York, Mackie Holder has handed over six recliner chairs for the Pediatrics departments, providing comfort for parents accompanying…
On Friday, January 26th, 2024, The Most Honourable Dr. Corey Forde, Director of Clinical and Diagnostic Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital spoke at length on CBC TV 8's Morning Barbados programme on the effects of infectious diseases and related…
Urologist Dr. Wanda Bellamy visited CBC TV 8's Morning Barbados on 01/12/24 to speak on a range of topics, including being the lone female in Barbados in the profession, the importance of prioritising urological health in light of the many…
Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used to treat patients at the QEH? TCM is a holistic system of medicine with a history of over 2,500 years. It encompasses various practices such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage…
