The country is filled with testimonies of people who need assistance but those who can help are unfortunately in short supply. Maria Ramos, a twenty-six year old single mother, is one such individual who needs a Good Samaritan at her side. Ramos, a resident of the Stann Creek Valley, is suffering from a Rheumatic heart […]
A terminal illness essentially puts an expiration date on the diagnosed person’s life and for some patients; it’s a rough ride to the end. But there is a way to ease the pain and as you will find out in tonight’s Healthy Living, it’s called palliative care. Dr. Beatriz Thompson, of the Belize Hospice Palliative […]
The smoke from forest fires has been persistent for weeks and continues to drift from the west. It’s a normal occurrence in the dry season, but the inferno raging in the Cayo District has been the worst in recent years. We reported earlier this week on some health risks, particularly for students exposed to the […]
The HIV/AIDS programme of the Ministry of Health has evolved as treatment and education about the disease also refocuses. The statistical data shows that Belize has documented a decrease in new HIV infections. The dip has held steady since a plateau in new infections was reached in 2008. The stats show a fourteen percent decrease […]
Kicking and screaming, incessant ranting and stubbornness; those are just a few behavioral problems of children throwing temper tantrums so adults cave in and allow them to have their own way. It’s frustrating for parents or other caretakers to handle these situations, so this week’s Healthy Living hopes to provide the solution to the temper […]
Dilma Cano is the young mother from Sittee River who was referred to the Western Regional Hospital in Belmopan for emergency care when she began having complications with her pregnancy. Twenty four hours after her admission to the hospital on April twenty-ninth, Cano delivered a stillborn after twenty six weeks of pregnancy. But if that […]
But there is some good news to the health of the nation. And that’s because a U.N.D.P. study finds that the prevalence rate of Aids is a two point three percent and that there is a decrease in new infections in comparison to the 2009 figures when a little over five thousand cases were reported. […]
There is a week or a month dedicated to the people whose work although significant, usually goes unappreciated. Nurses are amongst the professionals whose work, though vital, also goes unrewarded. That’s why this week is being celebrated as Nurses Week for the country’s five hundred plus nurses. A ceremony was held earlier today at the […]
A stillborn is found in a trash can at the Western Regional Hospital and tonight the Ministry of Health is under fire from the family. On April twenty-ninth, thirty-three year old Dilma Cano, a resident of Sittee River Village was admitted to ward at the facility after complaining of complications during her pregnancy. The expectant […]
We have been following the story of Chris Bowman, the young man, who is now twenty four years old, but was diagnosed with a rare tumor since he was ten. His life has had it many twists and turns but throughout Chris has maintained a brave front. In April he headed to Oklahoma and returned […]
The US Southern Command is participating in a regional conference that started on Wednesday on the island of San Pedro. While that conference is dealing with issues of security and illicit trafficking, today, one of its units known as the Medical Readiness Training Exercise Team headed north to the remote Village of San Roman in […]
There are countless specializations in the medical field. A trip to the hospital or clinic will often involve a visit with a doctor or nurse. But there are other professionals performing just as important services. Often you may be asked to do blood test; that is the job of a medical laboratory technologist who also […]
A team of medical professionals is in Belize for one week to provide medical, health and wellness services to at least one thousand residents. In the Belize District, the group is conducting screening, education and a health awareness campaign. The initiative is a collaboration of the Ministry of Health with a Christian-based organization, Health and […]
Weighing close to six hundred pounds, Alberto Neal may very well be the heaviest man in Belize but it isn’t a title that the Santa Elena resident is celebrating; in fact, it is life-threatening. Up to a few years ago, the truck driver was living a normal life unaware of an underactive thyroid condition. The […]
In today’s edition of Healthy Living we discuss a condition that can affect just about everyone. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses or nasal passages. The main symptoms include pain and pressure on the face and a runny nose accompanied by a green or yellowish discharge. According to Dr. Anastacio Cobb, the location of […]
Last Friday we showed you a very optimistic Christopher Bowman leaving for Oklahoma for medical treatment for his tumor. Late this evening, we were informed that the young man has undergone a five and a half hour medical procedure to catheterize most of the tumor. This procedure was done to remove four pieces of the […]
Earlier today, Christopher Bowman departed Belize to the United States. It’s been a difficult eleven years for the young man who has been featured regularly in our newscasts. But despite his medical condition, Bowman has remained optimistic and finally in the next few days, he will be undergoing surgery that will hopefully allow him to […]
Pharmacists are experts in medications. They offer advice on how to take the meds, what it will do for you or if there is any reaction to be expected. Their services are critical in ensuring that patients get the right medication for their symptoms. Meet Orissa Molina from Belize Medical Associates who says that non-compliance […]
In this newscast we regularly feature persons who need medical assistance but do not have the financial means. The income of many households coupled with the level of unemployment makes it impossible for many families to afford health care. It’s a sign of the tough economic times so when a visiting medical team offered free […]
You first met Baby Daniel Estell last year in July when his family was in desperate need of financial assistance for his medical treatment. The child was born with a congenital condition called biliary atresia, which caused a blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder. With help from the […]
A visit to the dentist does not have to be the most traumatic experience, in fact, it is a practice that is to be encouraged on a regular basis to maintain good dental hygiene and avoid those horrible pains or the loss of teeth. In short, preventative care is the best way to keep healthy […]
A workshop is taking place on the topic of mental illness. It is an area that is the forte of psychiatrists, but because patients are more comfortable with their own doctors, the training is being extended to health care practitioners. The Montreal World Health Organization and PAHO Collaboration Centre are collaborating with the Ministry of […]
The clock is ticking away and today the first quarter of the year is up, it also means that Easter is only a few weeks ahead. And if you haven’t, now is a good time to get back into an exercise regime. There are a number of things that you can do to jumpstart your […]
When speech problems are diagnosed early, therapy can result in the near normal development of the child. There are many factors that contribute to the disorder and there are signs that parents can detect when a child is having problems with learning to speak. Notably when speech problems surface early, it can also be an […]
The use of acupuncture is becoming more prevalent around the globe. Started by the Chinese it is a way to relieve pain or simply to promote well being through the use of thin needles on specific body points. He has made an appearance on Open Your Eyes, and this week’s Healthy Living, discusses with Kevin […]
