AGP Executive Report

Digital Wellbeing: A free six-part workshop series for parents starts November 18 at Prospect Primary School, covering healthy screen habits, online safety, social media and AI. Men’s Health: Kemar Leslie won the AXA XL Man on the Run 5K, which raises funds and awareness for Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. Health Alert: The Department of Health warns that scammers are impersonating inspectors and demanding cryptocurrency over alleged public health violations. Government enforcement notices never require crypto payments. Emergency Care: Bermuda coordinated a medical evacuation from a cruise ship about 200 miles offshore after a passenger suffered a serious cardiac emergency; the patient was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Flu Season: With respiratory illnesses rising, the Ministry of Health urges vaccination, handwashing and staying away from others when unwell. Maternal Support: Bermuda Is Love and partner organisations will host a free healthy brunch on November 14 for expectant mothers and families with young children, with nutrition information, counselling and childcare.

Scam Alert: The Department of Health says emails demanding cryptocurrency for alleged public-health violations are fraudulent. Government inspectors never request payment to digital wallets; residents and businesses should treat such demands as suspicious. Emergency Care: A passenger with a serious cardiac emergency was transferred from the Seven Seas Splendor to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on November 6 after the ship diverted to Bermuda. Health Investment: The Government announced an additional $19.5 million for areas including healthcare, alongside payroll-tax cuts. Maternal Health: Bermuda Is Love and partner organisations will host a free healthy brunch for expectant mothers and mothers with young children on November 14, offering nutrition and parenting information, counselling and opportunities to connect with health professionals. Seasonal Illness: With respiratory infections rising, the Health Ministry urges residents to get flu vaccinations, stay home when sick and wash their hands regularly. Covid-19 vaccine delivery is still awaited.

Health Scam Warning: The Department of Health says fraudulent emails threaten businesses with closure unless they pay cryptocurrency for alleged public health violations. Government inspectors never demand payment to a digital wallet; treat such messages as suspicious. Emergency Care: A cruise ship diverted to Bermuda on November 6 after a passenger suffered a serious cardiac emergency. The patient was transferred ashore and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Cold And Flu Season: With respiratory illnesses rising, the Ministry of Health urges residents to get vaccinated against influenza, stay home when sick and wash their hands often. Community Health: Bermuda Is Love will host a free healthy brunch for expectant mothers and mothers of young children on November 14, with nutrition information, counselling and activities for children. Hospital Leadership: Anaesthesiologist Richard Hammond is serving as Bermuda Hospitals Board’s acting chief of staff, and former civil service head Derrick Binns has become board chairman.

Road Safety: A motorcyclist was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with a leg injury after crashing on the Causeway early Sunday; police arrested him on suspicion of impaired driving, and an officer was also injured. Emergency Care: A Cancun-to-Milan flight diverted to Bermuda on November 6 after a passenger fell ill. The MSC Meraviglia also diverted earlier in the week so a passenger with a serious cardiac emergency could be taken to hospital for specialist care. Respiratory Health: The Ministry of Health says respiratory illnesses are increasing and urges residents to get flu vaccinations, stay home when sick, wash their hands and cover coughs and sneezes. Family Support: Bermuda Is Love will host a free healthy brunch for expectant mothers and mothers of young children on November 14, with nutrition and parenting information, counselling, childcare and a panel featuring maternal-health professionals.

Respiratory Health: Bermuda is seeing more respiratory illnesses as cold and flu season begins. The Ministry urges residents to get flu shots, stay home when sick and take precautions around people at higher risk; Covid-19 vaccine arrangements are finalised, with more information to come. Maternal Health: Bermuda Is Love and partner organisations will host a free healthy brunch on November 14 for expectant mothers and families with young children, offering nutrition and parenting information, counselling, childcare and opportunities to connect with health professionals. Healthcare Funding: Government plans an additional $19.5 million in investment across areas including healthcare, alongside payroll tax cuts announced in its mid-year review. Hospital Services: Bermuda Hospitals Board has named anaesthesiologist Richard Hammond acting chief of staff and former civil service head Derrick Binns chairman. Men’s Health: A free prostate-care forum is set for November 17 during Men’s Health Month.

Medical Emergency: A Cancun-to-Milan flight diverted to Bermuda early November 6 after a 60-year-old passenger fell ill. He was treated by emergency medical personnel; the aircraft’s mechanical problem delayed its onward flight. Maternal Health: Bermuda Is Love and partner organisations will host a free healthy brunch for expectant mothers and families with young children on November 14, with nutrition advice, counselling, childcare and a health panel. Cold and Flu Season: The Ministry of Health reports rising respiratory illness and urges residents to get flu shots, stay home when sick and take precautions to protect people at higher risk. Covid-19 vaccine delivery is still pending. Hospital Precautions: King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has restricted access to a ward after Covid-19 cases were reported. Men’s Health: A free prostate care forum is planned for November 17 as part of Men’s Health Month.

Respiratory Health: The Ministry of Health says respiratory illnesses are rising as Bermuda enters cold and flu season. Flu shots are available, and residents are urged to vaccinate, stay home when sick and practise good hand hygiene. Covid-19 vaccine procurement is finalised, with delivery from the UK pending. Support for Mothers: Bermuda Is Love and partner organisations will host a free healthy brunch on November 14 for expectant mothers and families with young children, offering nutrition and parenting information, diapers, counselling and childcare. Hospital Leadership: Anaesthesiologist Richard Hammond is acting chief of staff at the Bermuda Hospitals Board, while former civil service head Derrick Binns has become board chairman. Prostate Care: Prostate Awareness Bermuda will hold a free public forum on November 17, including discussion of cancer care and access, a survivor’s story and free genetic testing for prostate cancer risk.

Respiratory Health: Flu and other respiratory illnesses are rising as Bermuda enters cold and flu season. The Ministry of Health urges eligible residents to get vaccinated, stay home when sick and wash their hands; the island is still awaiting a Covid-19 vaccine shipment from the UK. Hospital Services: Bermuda Hospitals Board has appointed anaesthesiologist Richard Hammond acting chief of staff and former civil service head Derrick Binns as chairman. The hospital’s Healing Garden and its Acute Care Wing access door will be closed from November 9 to 30 for building work. Prostate Care: A free forum on prostate health and cancer care is set for November 17 in Warwick, with a specialist surgeon, genetic testing information and free risk testing offered by CariGenetics. Community Support: Lions Clubs’ Christmas hamper drive aims to provide 1,000 food hampers tailored for allergies and dietary needs, as rising food costs increase pressure on households. Mental Health: Bermudian workplace wellness consultant Annie Richardson is using social media to encourage open conversations about mental health and help managers support staff.

Flu Season: With respiratory illnesses rising, the Ministry of Health urges residents—especially seniors, healthcare workers, caregivers and people with chronic conditions—to get a flu shot, stay home when sick and wash their hands. Covid-19 vaccine delivery from the UK is still pending. Hospital Precautions: Bermuda Hospitals Board restricted access to a long-term care ward after confirming three Covid-19 cases and other respiratory infections. Visitors with symptoms should stay away and call before attending outpatient appointments. Prostate Care: A free community forum on prostate health, cancer care and early risk detection is set for November 17 in Warwick, with a surgeon, geneticist and survivor speaking; free genetic risk testing will be offered. BHB Leadership: Anaesthesiologist Richard Hammond is acting chief of staff, while former civil service head Derrick Binns has become the board’s chairman.

Weather & Health: Bermuda’s forecast calls for showers and possible storms Friday, with mosquito activity rated high; air quality remains good. Housing & Wellbeing: Government is seeking feedback until December 4 on plans to bring derelict homes back into use. The consultation notes vacant properties can pose public-health and safety hazards. Food Support: Lions Clubs aim to provide 1,000 healthy food hampers for families and seniors, with options tailored to allergies and dietary needs. Men’s Health: A free prostate-care forum on November 17 will include expert advice, a survivor’s account and free genetic risk testing through CariGenetics. Hospital Update: KEMH’s Healing Garden and its access door to the Acute Care Wing will close from November 9 to 30 for building works. Respiratory Illness: Three Covid-19 cases were reported in a long-term care ward at KEMH, prompting restricted access. The hospital urges anyone who is unwell to stay away. Community Wellness: Court House Squash & Wellness will host free blood-sugar screenings and health education on November 7 for Diabetes Awareness Month. Mental Health: A Bermudian workplace wellness consultant is encouraging employers to support staff wellbeing and make mental-health conversations easier.

Prostate Health: A free forum on prostate care is set for November 17 in Warwick, featuring a robotic urological surgeon, genetic-risk information and free prostate cancer risk testing. Hospital Access: The Healing Garden and its access door to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Acute Care Wing will close from November 9 to 30 for building works. Covid-19: Three cases were confirmed in a long-term care ward at KEMH, with other patients showing respiratory symptoms. BHB advises people who are ill not to visit hospital and to call before attending outpatient appointments. Mental Wellness: A free November 10 community session at CedarBridge will discuss mental health, substance use and support for young people and families. Diabetes Awareness: Court House Squash & Wellness will host a free November 7 open house, with blood sugar screenings and health education from the Bermuda Diabetes Association.

Hospital Covid Alert: King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has restricted access to a long-term-care ward after confirming three Covid-19 cases and identifying other patients with respiratory symptoms. Bermuda Hospitals Board urges anyone who feels ill to stay away and asks patients with symptoms to call before attending appointments. Community Health: Court House Squash & Wellness will offer free blood-sugar screenings and diabetes education at its November 7 open house, while a free online workshop on diabetes prevention, screening and management was held for Diabetes Awareness Month. Mental Health: The Bermuda Treatment Courts will host a November 10 community conversation on mental health and substance use, with speakers sharing their family’s experience and advice on supporting young people. Cancer Care: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will share its approach to delivering high-quality cancer treatment locally at an international forum. Medical Flight Crash: Investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder and part of the aircraft from the October 3 air ambulance crash off Nantucket. The flight left Bermuda carrying six people, including two Bermudians travelling for medical care.

Hospital Health: King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has restricted access to a long-term care ward after confirming three Covid-19 cases and identifying several other patients with respiratory symptoms. The Bermuda Hospitals Board urges anyone who feels unwell to avoid visiting and to call before attending an outpatient appointment. Diabetes Awareness: Court House Squash & Wellness will offer free blood-sugar screenings with the Bermuda Diabetes Association at its November 7 open house, alongside health education and fitness activities. Mental Health: Bermuda Treatment Courts will host a November 10 community session on mental health and substance use, with speakers sharing their family’s experience and information on supporting young people. Cancer Care: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will share its approach to delivering high-quality cancer care locally at an international webinar, highlighting how patients can access treatment close to home.

Diabetes Prevention: Court House Squash & Wellness will offer free blood-sugar screenings and health education with the Bermuda Diabetes Association at its Nov. 7 open house in Hamilton. Air Ambulance Crash: Investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the plane that left Bermuda for Boston on Oct. 3 and crashed off Nantucket, killing six people, including Bermudians Marilyn Bean and her son Sergio Lottimore, who were travelling for her stroke care. Mental Health: Bermuda Treatment Courts will host a Nov. 10 community session at CedarBridge on mental health, substance use and supporting young people and families. Cancer and Men’s Health: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s MOvember campaign urges men to know their health baseline and seek care for concerns; its medical director will also share Bermuda’s cancer-care experience at a global forum. Kidney Screening: A local screening initiative found abnormal results in about 49% of participants, and 94% of those people were unaware of the issue, underscoring the value of routine checks.

Mental Health & Substance Use: The Bermuda Treatment Courts will host a free community session on November 10 at CedarBridge, with speakers sharing their family’s experience and advice on supporting young people. Service providers will be available beforehand, and childcare will be provided. Health Careers: Government is offering six recent graduates 12 months of paid work experience, including placements in allied health. Applications close November 13. Cancer Care: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will share its approach to delivering local cancer care at an international webinar on workforce shortages and the future of oncology. Diabetes: A free online workshop on November 2 covered screening, prevention and management. Men’s Health: The centre’s MOvember campaign encourages men to know what is normal for them and seek medical advice about changes or concerns. Kidney Health: A local screening initiative found abnormal results in 49% of participants; 94% of those people were unaware of the issue. Medical Transport: Investigators recovered part of the cockpit and the voice recorder from the air ambulance that crashed off Nantucket while flying from Bermuda. The investigation continues.

Cancer Care: Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre will share its approach to delivering high-quality local cancer care at a global webinar on Thursday, with CEO and medical director Chris Fosker joining an international panel. Diabetes Prevention: A free virtual session on Monday will cover screening, prevention and management, with practical advice on healthy meals and everyday activity. Men’s Health: BCHC’s MOvember campaign invites the community to raise funds and encourage men to know what is normal for them and seek care when something changes. Kidney Health: A screening report in Bermuda found 49 per cent of participants had abnormal results; 94 per cent of those people were unaware of the issue, underscoring the value of early testing. Regional Health Leadership: Epidemiologist Eldonna Boisson has been appointed PAHO/WHO representative for Bermuda, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Senior Care: Health Minister Kim Wilson highlighted expanded FutureCare and HIP benefits, including free annual health examinations and wider prescription coverage. Stroke Awareness: Bermuda hospitals and health groups are promoting prevention and urging residents to seek treatment early.