In this newscast, we often carry pleas for financial assistance for persons who can’t afford medical attention. Well tonight, a Belize City man is in need of assistance, but it’s not financial; twenty-eight year old Ellis Ortiz needs blood. Ortiz was stabbed over the weekend and remains hospitalized at the KHMH. His sister, Annette Diego, […]
There’s another Belize City man that needs assistance. Twenty-one year old Jermaine Elijio has been diagnosed with a serious heart condition and is in need of urgent surgery. Elijio has been hospitalized for about a month and he is now referred to the US to correct his heart defect. His father, James Elijio, came to […]
Most of us realize that it is important to have an annual checkup but not all of us follow through. If one of your resolutions for 2012 included getting healthier; then there’s no better time to start than now. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting In Belize the range of screening tests now available are far better than […]
Earlier this month we reported on the heart-wrenching story of a baby born with an imperforate anus. The International Hospital for Children has committed to assist the parents with the necessary surgery for baby Ronelia. Tonight Healthy living tonight looks at birth defects in Belize by examining the known causes and treatment options. Tanisha Fortnard, […]
There are various initiatives such as write-offs and a reduction in electricity rates that have been announced as pre-election gifts. Well, early this morning the health system also got a boost. The Minister of Health and the C.E.O. were on hand at Belmopan Regional Hospital for the handing over of a number of vehicles to […]
Work has returned to normal at the San Ignacio Hospital, following a public spectacle on January tenth when Doctor Angelica Rosado was escorted off the premises by police. The staff went on a go-slow that day, protesting against the Deputy Regional Manager, Nurse Myra Pulido, who had called in the cops. While the hospital is […]
Kim Simplis Barrow, the wife of Prime Minister Dean Barrow, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in early November. Since the stunning news, she has been back and forth between Belize and Miami where she has had two rounds of chemotherapy at the Baptist Hospital. There have been ups and downs as treatment progresses […]
Sixty wheelchairs were handed over this morning to various persons with disabilities as well as some organizations. It is part of a donation of two hundred and fifty facilitated by the Special Envoy for Women and Children, Kim Simpliss Barrow via a foundation in Taiwan. The KHMH, Voice and Stella Maris received their share of […]
Do you notice an unusual tilt in your body? Do your child’s proportions seem asymmetrical? It could be scoliosis. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment options in tonight’s edition of Healthy Living. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting The image of the flexing and twisting of the vertebrae is one we’ve learned from our earliest science […]
An embarrassing incident took place at the San Ignacio Hospital this morning that has doctors and nurses enraged. The staff is up in arms because Doctor Angelica Rosado was escorted off the hospital compound by no less than police officers. Around nine o’clock this morning, Deputy Regional Manager, Nurse Myra Pulido called in the police […]
To get an official statement on behalf of the Ministry of Health, News Five spoke with C.E.O., Dr. Peter Allen. Allen says that what happened is regrettable and steps are being taken to rectify the situation, but that concern for the patients remains at the forefront. Via Phone: Dr. Peter Allen, C.E.O., Ministry of Health […]
There’s a sad story tonight about a six week old baby with a rare birth defect. In fact, statistics show that only one in five thousand babies are born with what is known as imperforate anus. Ronelia Ferguson was born with the condition, but it wasn’t detected until weeks later. Her parents, Tanisha Fortnard and […]
A former employee of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital blew the whistle on alleged malpractices in the procurement of medical supplies and equipment. Delroy Herrera went public with tons of electronic files which he says contains incriminating documents on the alleged wrongdoings that range from over pricing to abuse of the hospital’s credit card. Herrera […]
With amputations increasing due to accidents and diseases, the demand for prosthetic limbs is growing. In Belize, such services are only available at one clinic, Project Hope Belize in Orange Walk Town. For over a decade, medical teams from the U.S. have been travelling to Belize at least three times a year to assist amputees […]
Contacts are thin corrective plastic lenses that cover the cornea of the eye to remedy most of the common vision disorders. With technology, even Bi focal & multifocal lens are available. Though complications aren’t common, the misuse of contacts has side effects. Healthy living looks at the do’s & don’ts of contact Lenses. Marleni Cuellar, […]
Another Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) scandal concerning the questionable purchase of pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies, despite a commission of inquiry being held in November 2009 to investigate such practices, continues to unravel. Last week former KHMH employee Delroy Herrera exposed the management of the hospital for the allegedly devious procurement practices of equipment […]
Saldivar says despite not being a pharmacist or a member of the hospital’s management, the improprieties outlined in the information he has unearthed is straightforward. Arthur Saldivar, Attorney for Delroy Herrera “Every drug that is indicated or illustrated within the book has a concurrent price. It is the price of the medication or the quantities […]
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) went through a very public hearing during 2009’s Commission of Inquiry that analyzed the procedures used to determine how medical supplies and pharmaceuticals are procured by the KHMH. But recent allegations by a former employee have revived old claims of misappropriation. That individual was consequently arrested and released by […]
Following last week’s breakdown on 2011 fitness trends, we close of this year with a few last fitness tips. This week’s healthy living provides some important considerations for your fitness plan for 2012 ranging from recording what you eat to what you choose to your selection in undergarment. Karen Rosito, Nutritionist & Fitness Instructor “I […]
There is a recall of a frequently used pain killer. The Johnson and Johnson Company has recalled medicinal drugs at least six times in the past two years. During that period Belize has been affected by three of those tainted shipments. The third announcement came as recently as Wednesday when the company revealed that it […]
In September, City Councilor Andrew Faber and a friend Gianni Taylor died in a tragic vehicular accident. Taylor was pregnant at the time, which made the loss even greater for her family. But Taylor’s mother, Melanie Eiley was moved by her daughter’s example. Before she passed away, Taylor spent a lot of time reading and […]
When the New Year sets in many people will be working towards accomplishing their numerous resolutions. A very common goal for the start of every year is to get fit and healthy. But before you decide on your new work out plan, we look back at the top fitness trends for 2011 and find out […]
A Belizean teen has received life saving surgery oversees and the case is so touching it made on international news. Thirteen year old Riley Armstrong is now receiving physical therapy sessions that are giving him a new chance at leading a normal teenager’s life. Riley was born with severe scoliosis, a condition that would almost […]
Earlier this week, America’s First Lady, Michelle Obama, helped to break the world record for the most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period. It was a part of her Let’s Move Initiative which promotes physical fitness and healthy eating for children. Health and Wellness have become a priority worldwide. In Belize, 2011 has […]
We’ve heard about the plan to introduce medical tourism and tonight two major resorts are looking to develop the less controversial health and wellness tourism. Stakeholders in tourism feel that the Jewel has more than sea, sand and sun to offer and that a healthy lifestyle could attract many more visitors to Belize. News Five’s […]
