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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…
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…
