A well-known Dangriga resident is seeking public assistance for medical attention. Myrick ‘Micro’ Caliz met in an accident at the end of May and was severely injured. He has since been hospitalized at the K.H.M.H., but his family needs to get him out of the country for further treatment. His wife, Nadia Caliz, is making […]
A U.S. medical mission is in Belize currently providing free medical attention to Belize City residents. The mission was invited for the second time by the Anglican Diocese and is performing at the Saint Mary’s Primary School auditorium where they are testing patients for various illnesses. Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting Since Monday, […]
The third person who was involved in a motorcycle accident last week has died. Twenty-six year old Lucita Chun, who received a large cut to the forehead, was hospitalized in a coma since the motorcycle crash around eight on Thursday night, but she succumbed to her injuries sometime today. Two other men, the drivers of […]
Within the next few weeks, students countrywide will be out for summer break. Of course, the children are looking forward to the break, the parents, though…not so much. If you’re looking for activities for the children over their summer break, then the following episode of healthy living will help you decide. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting […]
Cancer has touched the lives of almost every Belizean in some way – and on Saturday thousands united to raise awareness of the deadly disease. It was a massive show of support and solidarity, perhaps the biggest ever, as Belizeans from every corner of the district walked or ran from Ladyville to Belize City. Our […]
The National Drug Abuse Control Council marked World No Tobacco Day with an all day exhibition in Belize City. Every year, May thirty first is observed around the world to highlight health risks associated with tobacco use and other tobacco related topics. For this year, the focus is on ending the illicit trade of tobacco […]
If you haven’t made up your mind as yet as to whether you’ll be waking up early Saturday morning to join the thousands of participants of the Annual Cancer Walk then maybe the next segment will urge you to set that alarm clock and lace up those sneakers. Tonight on Healthy Living, we catch up […]
During the month of May, the Belize Cancer Society annually holds events to bring attention to cancer. The society and its partners held the annual cancer care symposium in Belize City today. Local and international presenters spoke on cancer prevention, control, initiatives, programs and other cancer related topics. Andrea Polanco reports: Andrea Polanco, Reporting […]
No time to get to the gym, no babysitter to watch the kids while you squeeze in some exercise. Then, this segment of Healthy Living is just for you. Tonight we feature entrepreneur and yoga instructor Ashanti Garcia who’s offering a solution for people who feel they never have the time to exercise. Marleni […]
Nurses from across the country gathered in the city for the culmination of Nurses Week at their annual nurses’ conference. While the health system is one that is often under public scrutiny because of the critical service it provides, today was an opportunity for the nurses to discuss where they fit in, in the larger […]
A first of its kind yoga workshop will be held this coming weekend in Belize City at the Om Shanti Center for Yoga and Healing Arts on Princess Margaret Drive in Belize City. The event is for yoga enthusiasts as well as those wanting to discipline the body. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual […]
In our day to day lives, we experience a wide range of emotions. Some of us have very strong support systems to deal with challenging times; but some try hard to battle it alone; or, even with the best advisers, some still can’t get out of their funk. When this happens, it may be a […]
A young girl died on Tuesday at the K.H.M.H., and it has resulted in a minor panic at the school she attended. Five year old Stella Maris student Veronica Cal took ill suddenly with flu-like symptoms last Thursday, and by the time she was admitted to the K.H.M.H. on Monday, there was nothing doctors could […]
May is Lupus Awareness Month. As a part of the commemoration people living with lupus, or ‘luppies’ as they are called, are trying to educate the wider public about this chronic disease. So tonight, on Healthy Living we sit down with Internist and Intensivist, Doctor Jorge Hidalgo to learn what it is like for people […]
At about three o’clock today veteran seaman and well-known Belizean Romaldo “Romy” Badillo passed away in Guatemala. It is tragic news for his family and many friends who have been praying for his recovery since he was hurt in a boat explosion on Holy Thursday, April second. His family is in Guatemala and has been […]
Okay Ladies, it’s time to pull out those cosmetic bags and look over the products on your night stand. If you’ve had skin problems on your face; the culprit may very well be one of your favorite beauty products. Tonight on Healthy Living we discuss some important hygiene practices for your face and make up. […]
In Monday’s newscast we showed you the food storage area at the Western Regional Hospital. The condition of that room, complete with rat infestation and just generally nastiness, came to a head on Friday after staff members who had been disturbed by the smell from the room for weeks went looking for answers and allegedly […]
There are rats at the Western Regional Hospital – a lot of rats – big rats, medium-sized rats and little baby rats – entire rat families. But it’s no laughing matter, because those rats were found in the room where food supplies are stored at the Western Regional Hospital…food supplies which the kitchen, located right […]
HelpAge Belize has a new Patroness. Appointed by the Board, Maria Elena Sylvestre is now the lead advocate for the N.G.O. that champions the rights of the elderly. Sylvestre has been involved with HelpAge since 1988 and served as a board member, president and past president over those years. As the front line advocate for […]
We don’t know how you’d miss it; but just in case you haven’t noticed, we are currently in the middle of Belize’s dry season. The seasonably hot and humid days definitely take a toll on our overall comfort and even energy level. The very young and the elderly though are at even greater risks when […]
What’s the sentiment of Belizeans on LGBT persons? A poll that was done about a year and a half ago shows that people are generally more accepting and that Belize is only one of two countries polled in the Caribbean of which this can be said. Another survey tested attitudes and shows public support for […]
How safe is your food? That’s the focus of this year’s World Health Day. While it was celebrated internationally a week ago, the Ministry of Health, the Belize Agricultural Health Authority, BAHA, and the Pan American Health Organization commemorated the day with an event in Belmopan. A food fair was held this morning on the […]
Nine-year-old Katerin Michel Perez has been at the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in Boston for one week, following a freak accident which left her severely burned over more than half of her body. While she is not yet out of danger, every day increases her chances of survival. Katerin’s journey through this challenging time is just […]
The US naval Hospital ship, named the USNS Comfort sailed into Belizean waters earlier this week. It’s the first stop of a tour in the Caribbean and Central and South America. The USNS COMFORT has partnered with the Ministry of Health, B.D.F. and Belize Coast Guard to provide services and build capacity in a number […]
On Wednesday’s newscast we brought you the story of nine year old Katerin Michel Perez, a student in San Pedro who was badly burned in an accident in her home on Good Friday. A network of Good Samaritans, here and abroad, worked a miracle to get Katerin and her father, Jose Roberto Perez, flown out […]
