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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has unveiled plans to comprehensively revamp its outpatient services, as a top official admitted that “laziness” has contributed to the long-standing issues of overcrowding and extensive waiting times. In a frank discussion on the hospital’s…

On World Sight Day 2024, Dr. David Callender, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), joined the Morning Barbados program to spotlight an essential initiative focused on children’s eye health. With the global theme “Children Love Your Eyes”, this…

In a major leap forward for cancer care on the island, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has inched closer to introducing cutting-edge radiotherapy treatment with the installation of a state-of-the-art linear accelerator. This advanced technology promises to revolutionise cancer treatment,…

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is to undergo a complete digital technology overhaul in a bid to improve its healthcare delivery, including telemedicine, QEH officials have announced. The $130 million capital spending initiative aims to integrate advanced technology, expand telehealth services,…

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…