On Thursday night we reported on three-week old Shantel Carr, whose congenital heart requires surgery. The baby’s family publicly asked for support to raise funds for her to undergo the corrective surgery but as soon as the story was aired, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where the baby was delivered, told News Five that they […]
The bacteria that causes typhoid fever spreads through contaminated food, drink, or water. Cases of the fever have been reported on La Isla Bonita and residents are worrying that it can spread throughout the island. But the Ministry of Health says not so. News Five Marion Ali reports. Marion Ali, Reporting Typhoid fever is a […]
Last week, Healthy Living listed four important medical tests each woman should get done. This week, still focusing on women’s health, we look at one practice that can be done at home free of cost that can save your life. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Mammograms are the most effective way to detect breast cancer. Most doctors […]
As you know, March is being celebrated as women’s month. So this week’s show of Healthy Living is dedicated to highlighting the top five medical tests that women should get done to stay healthy; from cancer to mammograms. Marleni Cuellar reporting Women are the wives, the mothers, grandmothers, caretakers, breadwinners and even role models of […]
There is an abundance of food on every corner and on every shelf of your grocery store. But while you may think that you have an enormous selection to pick and choose from; the tacos, the fried chicken, the rice and beans plate or even your regular barbecue may not be the best choice for […]
There has been a breakthrough in the efforts to take Christopher Bowman abroad for the surgical removal of an enormous and aggressive tumor that has been growing in his chest for thirteen years. Several hospitals in the U.S. had been looking at the case and today Emilio Zabaneh, who is assisting Bowman, gave us the […]
You can’t have strength and vigor without mental health; that was the general sentiment among nurses and representatives from both the private and public health sectors this morning. They came together for the launch of a countrywide training program to equip community nurses to care for mentally challenged patients. The course was made possible through […]
We’ve all heard about first, second and third degree burns, but many people don’t really know what those terms mean. And when it comes to the treatment, the home remedies are too many to mention. This week’s Healthy Living will shed some light on skin burns; the classifications and proper first aid treatment. Marleni Cuellar, […]
At some time or the other, almost every person has forgotten where they put their wallet, keys or the time of an appointment. If you have experienced this, then chances are nothing is wrong with you. On the other hand, if you simply do not know that you have forgotten then it’s a sign that […]
The government’s national hemodialysis program kicked off today with the opening of the K.H.M.H. and the La Loma Luz treatment units. The launch has been long anticipated and the units took fifteen months put together. It will make treatment affordable to a growing number of patients with chronic renal failure. The cost per session will […]
Chest pain is a symptom that requires a medical check-out as soon as possible. It could very well be a sign that something is seriously wrong that can potentially lead to a heart attack or it be caused by heart disease. In this week’s edition of Healthy Living, there is expert advice on how to […]
Despite some apprehension when the donation was first offered last year, there is now the opportunity for specialized treatment at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for patients with heart conditions. The hospital today officially received a cardiac catheterization lab as part of a Central American project by the Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute. The equipment […]
The five senses are some of the most important yet least regarded gifts of the human body. Sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste guide us every day in what we eat, where we go and even warn us of when we are in the presence of danger. The thought of losing just one sense can […]
Jose Cruz, the kidney patient and activist, had a dream for all who bore the same illness. He did not live to see that dream turn into a reality. Cruz wanted better facilities and treatment for kidney patients suffering from renal failure. The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is now the portal through which his dream […]
There’s finally some good news for Christopher Bowman who has been suffering with a tumor for more than a decade. If all goes according to plan, Bowman will be flying out to the United States for urgent surgery. While his condition has worsened significantly, there is hope that the new round of medical interventions will […]
The nation’s only referral hospital is getting a facelift. The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital has embarked on a program to improve its aesthetics and it is turning to the private sector for partnership. With an annual budget of around eighteen point five million dollars, of which sixty percent goes towards emoluments, there’s hardly any money […]
Have you heard of the term bone spurs? It is a condition of abnormal bone growth. According to the specialists, many persons have it and do not know it. Treatment is required depending on where it forms. Healthy Living has more on bone spurs. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting The regular wear and tear we put on […]
They have been to Belize before to perform corrective eye surgery on adults and children who have crossed eyes or similar visual disorders. We caught up today with the two ophthalmologists who were again providing free eye surgeries at the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired to persons with eye defects. The two surgeons gave […]
Gallstones are caused by unbalanced diets and malfunctioning gallbladders. It is a condition that is prevalent but many people hardly know they have it. Interestingly, the northern districts are showing the largest number of cases and it is affecting the female population. Healthy Living has more on this topic. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting People who have […]
There is some good news coming from the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Earlier today a ceremony was held to show off the newly renovated medical ward. The work started six months ago and it will provide patients with some degree of comfort in a more pleasant environment. The Ministry of Health teamed up with Belize […]
We’re fresh into the New Year and if you take a poll, one of the most popular resolutions is to lose weight. Keeping that commitment is not easy and in fact most people will abandon the idea by the end of the month. News Five’s Marion Ali found out today that the best results come […]
As the economic pinch bears down, many are finding it impossible to meet the prohibitively expensive medical costs. Tonight we revisit the story of a young man from San Ignacio who had been battling with a brain tumor for some time. He has had surgery in the United States and is currently back home but […]
Nurse Maria Ack: she has bonded over the years with dialysis patients at Belize Healthcare Partners Limited. So much so that when she tendered her resignation because of working conditions in December 2009, her patients risked their well-being to stage a protest outside the hospital. Ack was the only certified dialysis nurse in the country […]
Hypertension is affecting a large percent of the population. It is caused by a sedentary lifestyle, aggravated by stress and other factors such as the foods we consume. But did you know that the best way to control this condition is through a healthy lifestyle? Here are tips to incorporate in your daily routines. Marleni […]
The health sector received a substantial boost from Japan. The Ministry of Health was awarded a grant of six million dollars from the Japanese Social Development Fund. The funds are earmarked for a project on malnutrition in children under five years old. It is also expected to encourage healthy lifestyles for children five years and […]
