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UPDATE: Suspended local BVIHSA doctor resigns!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands News Online has been reliably informed by its many sources within the health services sector that a local doctor, who was suspended by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) for reasons still unknown to this news site, has tendered his resignation.
UPDATE: Health Authority receives payment for Kaidija Martin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority, Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste, accepted a payment today, April 22, 2013 from the Althea Scatliffe Primary School on behalf of Kaidija Martin.
Debra Leslie appointed Human Resources Manager of BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Inside sources have confirmed that Ms Debra Leslie has been appointed to the position of Human Resources Manager of the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
Wellness programme in place for BVI Health Services Authority
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – During the recently held community meeting in Virgin Gorda by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVI HSA) on August 30, 2012, one resident raised the issue of wellness in the community and how he thought the matter should be dealt with.
Transportation & ambulance top sister islands health care needs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The sister islands of Anegada and Jost Van Dyke have their share of concerns in the health care service that they receive, and while most residents say the service is satisfactory, there is room for improvement with the need for transportation from the island in the case of an emergency and having an ambulance-type service on island among their top needs.
Cabinet approved Bishop Cline to chair BVIHSA Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information reaching this news site from its team of reporters around the Virgin Islands and its well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has confirmed that controversial religious and social activist Bishop John I. Cline has been approved by the Orlando Smith Cabinet at a meeting held on Thursday January 19, 2012 to become the new Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Board.
Patients with chronic illnesses to receive improved care
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Persons suffering with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and cancers can expect improved care and treatment as Government moves forward with its plans to deliver health care services that are more efficient and responsive to the needs of patients with chronic diseases in the community.
MOH: VI does not have foot & mouth disease
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A press release from the Government Information Service (GS) stated that the Ministry of Health and Social Development, in collaboration with the BVI Health Services Authority, is investigating reports of cases of hand, foot and mouth (HFMD) disease at nurseries, pre-schools and daycare centres throughout the Territory.
Health Authority accused of not paying for employee’s surgery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is under the radar again - this time for allegedly not wanting to pay for an employee’s surgery who was allegedly injured on the job.
This Week we feature Young Professional Dr. Nikki Rubaine -Connell
By REUBEN STOBY
Just the thought of a visit to the dentist is often a very scary experience for most persons much less being in the actual dentist chair and viewing all the instruments around, but for this week’s Young Professional, Dr. Nikki Rubaine-Connell, it is another opportunity for her to enjoy what she loves to do most.
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