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More disturbing stories of Peebles Hospital shared on Facebook

As if the recent alleged death by negligence at Peebles Hospital was not enough, more distasteful stories of experiences at the health facility have emerged on social network. Photo: VINO/File
The Facebook post made today, July 22, 2016, which has cast a further negative light on Peebles Hospital. Photo: Facebook
The Facebook post made today, July 22, 2016, which has cast a further negative light on Peebles Hospital. Photo: Facebook
Peebles Hospital is still reeling from allegations that a woman, Valda Stewart, fondly known as 'Annette', 48, a native of Dominica, died on Monday June 20, 2016 while made to wait more than two hours for treatment while at the territory’s lone hospital. Photo: Facebook/VINO
Peebles Hospital is still reeling from allegations that a woman, Valda Stewart, fondly known as 'Annette', 48, a native of Dominica, died on Monday June 20, 2016 while made to wait more than two hours for treatment while at the territory’s lone hospital. Photo: Facebook/VINO
The 'update' given by Sabrina Evans. Photo: Facebook
The 'update' given by Sabrina Evans. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As if the recent alleged death by negligence at Peebles Hospital was not enough, more distasteful stories of experiences at the territory's multi-million dollar facility have emerged on social network.

It was earlier today, July 22, 2016 that a Sabrina Evans took to the public forum, BVI Community Board, to express her frustration after reportedly visiting the Emergency Room of Peebles Hospital.

“I'm at the Peebles hospital ER with a friend and I would just like to say how horrible the service is! The attending nurse is a real you know what! And the staff behind the glass aren't any better! You mean to tell me you see some one walk into the ER and you look at them and BOTH of you decide to leave to go eat your breakfast?! So what, emergencies don't happen until after you had breakfast?! Listen this is Facebook so I won't drop the MS this and that, but I can't stand PEEBLES PERIOD!” Evans posted on the Facebook group wall.

She added: “I had the MOST HORRIBLE Labour and delivery here, and if you heard the story you would tell me I'm lying. NEVER AGAIN!!!!”

Public sympathises with Evans

Evans’ Facebook post sparked a reaction of sympathy from members of the public who proceeded to share some of their own not so memorable experiences at Peebles Hospital.

Pati Romney said: “They will soon tell you it's a miscommunication issue as the excuse. Emergencies only come in ambulances and that's after you wait for 2 1/2 hours for it to get to you.”

Kai de Castro agreed with Romney’s comment, saying “My father learned from my granny God rest her soul. Call the ambulance. It's like a chain. It might be abused but if it cost more but rushes the process. If I damaged I calling the ambulance straight up. #911 hi I'm dying send an ambulance.”

Evans noted that she had indeed told a family member that they should have called an ambulance.

Jay Leonard said “A person dies unattended, terrible service to sick people and yet the same faces in the same places. The Chairman still there, the CEO and the Minister. Somebody need lose their job. Maybe then things will change.”

At this point, Olivia Callwood said she thought the situation in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands was bad but hearing the stories of Peebles Hospital “makes me pretty thankful for Roy Schneider Hospital.”

A comment that drew five 'likes' was made by Rae Nisia, who said: “That's why these kind of fields require ‘career minded and passionate people’ versus people that see it as a JOB .. Or source of income and that's it. Where no passion lies there will always be this problem and it needs to be seriously looked into.”

Andrew Sampson then shared an experience he allegedly had at Peebles Hospital, saying “That's like when I broke my arm... I stood there in pain with a twisted elbow and everyone was just looking at me as if I'm crazy... Claiming no nurses are available to look me, neither doctors. Thank God I'm out!”

Evans would later give an update on Facebook, saying: “…the lady from behind the counter comes outside to get cell service to check her Facebook. Then proceeds to laugh and say "haha well Sah we on BVI Community Board." I guess that's what passes for jokes around here.

“Everyone has left their post to gossip about my posting in the hallway. Good thing nobody came in to die today.”

Marketing and Communications Manager of the BVI Health Services Authority, Franka Potter told Virgin Islands News Online that the controversial Facebook post has been brought to BVIHSA's attention and it is looking into the allegations.

"We are dealing with it right now. We have to go up and investigate what is happening up there," Ms Potter said.

Embattled Peebles Hospital

Peebles Hospital is still reeling from allegations that a woman, Valda Stewart, fondly known as 'Annette', 48, a native of Dominica, died on Monday June 20, 2016 while at the territory’s lone hospital.

Reports are that the woman was made to wait for 'hours' after arriving at the hospital with chest pains and subsequently died before she could have been attended to.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the BVI Health Services Authority, Bishop John I. Cline had blasted the reports as “inaccurate”, but said an active investigation was underway.

45 Responses to “More disturbing stories of Peebles Hospital shared on Facebook”

  • Me (22/07/2016, 16:05) Like (37) Dislike (6) Reply
    Had one of the most pleasant experience on July 12, 2016. I went into the hospital, was taken to the emergency area in a wheelchair. When I arrived, I was attended to immediately. The doctor came took all the samples he needed and was able to let me know what the problem was. The guy that brought me the blanket in the Trauma room was pleasant and displayed very good bedside manners. I have a very good experience at Peebles Hospital on July 12, 2016. Thank you to all who attended to me and job well done!!!!
    • good (22/07/2016, 16:35) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Good for you!!
    • wellsa (22/07/2016, 16:37) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
      I DID NOT KNOW THE BVI HAVE A TRAUMA UNIT .MAY IT PUT ON LAST NIHGT.THE SITUATION THAT THE LADY SPOKE ABOUT A CASE LIKE THAT HAPPEN TO MY GRAND SON AND I WENT DOWN THERE WITH HIM AND HE POINT OUT THE NURSE AND THE DOCTOR WHO PAST HIM BLEEDING THE SAID DOCTOR DID A SLOOPY JOB AND SEND HIM HOME .I TOOK HIM BACK AND THE ATTENDING DOCTOR THIS TIME ASK HIM WHO DID THIS THE SAID DOCTOR PAST BY AND HE SAID LOOK HE THERE WALKING .I WENT AND MAKE A FORMAL REPORT I WENT ON TO TELL THEM HIS MOTHER IS A RN IN A HOSPITAL IN THE USA THEY START TO SWEAT I SAID IF SHE PRESS CHARGES I WILL NOT LOOK GOOD FOR THE NURSE AND DR . PEEBLES HAVE PROBLEM FOR YEARS IT IS TIME TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND WHAT THEY CANNOT FIX GET RID OF IT .
    • ... funny (22/07/2016, 18:08) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      you are a exec staff there
    • wize up (22/07/2016, 21:26) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
      @ me...you have to a pretty good friend of cline or an affiliate of the national Democratic Party(just saying)
      • Not true (23/07/2016, 06:26) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        U have family members in government and I still got treated f up at the hospital. So I disagree
  • EVERYONE (22/07/2016, 16:17) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    I Heard one of the heads on the radio stating there is a hot line one needs to call if not pleased...I suggest you do so
    • wize up (23/07/2016, 09:39) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ everyone....why waste a dime just to remind them that they are offering substandard service: john and his hospital crew already knows what goes on at the medical facility ....talking and taking and talking and nothing is getting any better around here
  • ccc (22/07/2016, 16:22) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Be careful with snw
  • Bishop (22/07/2016, 18:15) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    lets see what the man of the cloth will do now that he make home in CEO office
    • Wes (22/07/2016, 22:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      The present occupant has been properly well pottered and clined!
      • voter (24/07/2016, 13:39) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        The big bird must have known that one you start accepting deposits in the hairy bank you cannot stop
  • hahahaaa (22/07/2016, 18:18) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    as long as the executive team remains vindictive the staff will use the comments to be heard
  • confused.. (22/07/2016, 18:20) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    They just came up with an entire new policy for ER and work flow I don't understand
  • staff (22/07/2016, 18:39) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    dem want the trinidadian to be CEO over locals....
    • voter (22/07/2016, 21:58) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      The weedhead who got fired from Tobago and a next hospital from South Trinidad?
      • Anonymous (24/07/2016, 13:33) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
        This is one? http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/SACKED-118216494.html
  • TurtleDove (22/07/2016, 18:58) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    there is 2 sides to every story
    • Well (22/07/2016, 22:19) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Actually there's 3 sides. Your truth, there truth and the actual truth!!..
  • new (22/07/2016, 21:19) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I told you all a new fancy building means nothing when you have the same old service. I guess the "newness" finally wearing off. LOOK BEYOND WHAT YOU SEE!
  • judge (22/07/2016, 21:42) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    There are 2 sides to a story and Miss Evans side is not exactly gospel.
    • farmer brown (22/07/2016, 23:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Our country has no interest in educating those who need it most and so it will never change. Unless we send them off to WWIII.
    • story (23/07/2016, 06:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Correct 3 sides to s story. Remember urs, his & the truth!!!
  • Everyone is correct. (22/07/2016, 22:06) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I've been to Peebles old and New. I will admit the service is not consistent. A few times its really good and a few times its really bad.. Service is about personality and a lot of people just don't have it..I guess that's the reason for service inconsistency... I will agree with those who say their experience was good and also those who say their experience was bad..
  • out ah place (22/07/2016, 22:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You cannot legislate stupidity!!!!
  • Serious (22/07/2016, 23:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I still Dream of a day in this Country when Folks will start to live in a way that Recognise and live their lives while taking their Best interest into account.
  • Love for My Country (22/07/2016, 23:12) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I do believe that good and bad things happen at Peebles Hospital. But I must say it is not at all bad. I have experienced service overseas where I had to bully medical staff for service. I do not believe in knocking what we have but I do believe the staff could learn some lessons from the negative. AT NO TIME SHOULD ANY STAFF BE EATING IN THE PUBLIC. THE CEO NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS IMMEDIATELY AND TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTION. IN ANY NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCE, ONCE SOMEONE ENTERS YOUR ORGANISATION, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY SEEK TO ATTEND TO THAT PERSON.
  • no difference (22/07/2016, 23:28) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    New is no better than old hospital. A set of over worked nurses and doctors so sad. They trying their best. Mr minister this ministry is the most difficult I believe and you need help. Mr. Premiere I want to suggest you need to assign another person to help. What about the at large. Add one of them to assist.
  • wow (23/07/2016, 05:54) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Pebbles Hospital is a mess and lacks leadership. Twice they tried to give my child wrong medicine
    • JYD (23/07/2016, 12:42) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      so why bring your child two times go to a private DR or the Purple Palace
  • same here (23/07/2016, 06:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    They did the same thing to me when I was pregnant and have complications . Leaking and stuff. They really don't care when u having an emergency. And when u do see a doctor they treating u frigg up like u should be in there
  • change (23/07/2016, 06:52) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    They need change the name to FLOW ! I laugh! Haha
  • Inside... (23/07/2016, 07:31) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hmm. I'll admit that the bad exists, but it would be really great if ppl jumped at the oppurtunity to share their good experiences like they do the bad. Much more horrific things happen right next door in neighboring islands but we think peebles is the worst. I'll admit that b4 I worked here I may have jumped on this bandwagon myself. But this picture that is being painted of the hospital is inaccurate and really unfair to those of us who work our behinds off and sacrifice our own personal time and familial duties to make sure patients are ok. If you REALLY believe that peebles hospital is this horrible across the board there's probably nothing I can say to alter that perception... so carry on. It won't make me any less dedicated to my work. Lack of appreciation and all...
  • Both sides (23/07/2016, 08:43) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    The hospital responsed on facebook..they said the patient was in a bed within 20 minute and ms even was the guest to the patient..it seems like this death caused a shake up there because things not like before when people complain now.. they seem to be trying.on all.levels.. you have to weed out the bad.. but it takes time
  • JYD (23/07/2016, 12:37) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    why are the so call people keep complaining of Peebles and they staff and what they do. if you all want all of them who are NOT FROM HARE leave tomorrow what would you say because the ppl from this country cant fill the jobs because they not and will not get qualified to fill the hospital in 5 YRS so shout up and let the place run. do you all make noise when u go to all the clinics spend your money and then been told we cant do no more u have to go peebles,how do u feel then two sets money NHI and what u dont say a word.
  • Just saying (23/07/2016, 13:11) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is not the hospital, it is the people that work in it. They need to weed out the ones that is making things bad. That eating or talking on the phone is unprofessional. Eat your breakfast before you start your shift or during your break. In my work place, my boss always stress that if you are caught eating or on your cell phone while you are taking care of a client, you will be terminated on the spot.
  • Victim (24/07/2016, 09:35) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    THAT HOSPITAL IS THE KING AND QUEEN OF NEGLIGENCE...and MAL PRACTICE. Over and over again it happens. I truly HATE PEEBLES! We do not care about your fancy building…we want first class treatment and service! Even with your fancy building it feels more like a prison when you arrive at the welcome desk and don't let me start to talk about the experience as you make your way up the elevator being escorted by an officer. Waste of a Job! It’s not that serious! Put more effort into hiring credible doctors and nurses. If it is my last resort, I think I will take my chances and die in peace before I go to that Hospital because based on my experience with my family, they were better off not seeing any of those foolish doctors in that “empty shell” of a hospital call PEEBLES. I made matters worse. All they do is experiment with the patient’s life.
    • Airbender (23/05/2017, 01:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Many of you Who complain Should go to other caribbean countries or even mainland States and you Would wish you had Peebles Hospital. Of Course improvements need to be made but Peebles is more than ok. Some of you need to improve your attitudes and maybe your experience Would be much better.
  • Sick n tired (24/07/2016, 14:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Peebles is the liat of the hospital world! They keep saying they working to improve things, but l can't see the friuts of their labor! Any institution that would get rid of the body of a newborn child without the consent of the parents, and then walk away after a $75,000 payoff can't be no better. People they will never admit to wrong doing no matter what, its always a mix up or miscommunication. Even with evidence they will still claim the actions of their staff is justified. They will defend, trust me. From the pharmacy to the ward its a mess. You have to wait an hour for your medicine and thats after you call it in. Friends of the parking lot guard can park wherever but I have to park across the street and then juggle three violently sick kids (1, 3 & 7) across a busy street and up a hill only to sit forever to collect the meds they need to stop them from vomiting and shitting!
  • Satisfied (24/07/2016, 14:57) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    My apologies to all those who lost any relatives or have had a bad experience at the Peebles Hospital. I don't normally go to the ER at the hospital but I had to after a sudden shortness of breath came over me lat night. As soon as I entered the ER the nurse attended to me immediately, the Dr was called upon. I was hooked on IV immediately, blood samples drawn, etc. Nurse Cowell and Dr Stephens took great care of me through the night. Thank You!!!! There are still some great people out there in the Health Services who cares.
    There's always room for improvement and hoping they will be rectified soon.
  • do it (25/07/2016, 07:43) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I can not stress anymore MOVE THOSE ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL FROM FRONT DESK THEY AREN'T TRAINED OR PASSIONATE ABOUT JOBS. NURSES NEEDS TO BE AT THE FRONT OF THE EMERGENCY DESK ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL ARE WHEN YOUR FINISH AND LEAVING (ALIVE OR DEAD) FOR BILLING AND PAYMENTS. PEEBLES YOU NEED TO MAKE THAT CHANGE. MOST OF THE ADMIN. PERSONNEL JUST LOVE THE NEWS THAT COMES INTO THE ER AND THEY JUMP ON THEIR PHONE TO TELL WHO IN THERE WITH WHO FOR WHAT, I witnessed that before.
  • Yes (25/07/2016, 11:05) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    it will just get worse. they now hired all these people with no nursing experience or schooling to be nurses there. Every day I ask God to please watch over my family and friends.
  • Interested (25/07/2016, 15:35) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply

    It is not that people from here are not qualified,When they train and come back home,they are treated like dogs.People like J**********8H******* prefers to give the nursing jobs to her Jamaican friends,so the locals have no choice but to return to the US where there is a demand for nurses,That is what Ronnie Skelton should look into.All these expatriates in key positions who push locals around.

  • don't give her wrong (26/07/2016, 10:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's true I had my experience when I came to the emergency room because my daughter was just vommitting straight I wasn't attended to until 50 minutes pass the service down there stinks... I think once they one the clock no cellphones allowed if it's an emergency let them call there work phone ... I prefer go private doctor and spend my extra money and be satisfied


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