The Mental Health Association is holding several activities in observation of World Mental Health Day 2010. Today Saint John’s College, Saint Catherine Academy, Anglican Cathedral College and Edward P. Yorke high schools participated in a speech competition at the IT-VET center. The theme for this year’s activities is “Mental Health and Long Term Illness – […]
The International Hospital for Children assists countless number of children each year; either by sending them abroad for treatment that’s not available in Belize or by bringing in specialists to care for them. This weekend, the IHC is facilitating a Pediatric General Surgery Mission. Dr. David Lanning, the pediatric surgeon that recently saved the life […]
Fingernails and their appearance are mostly considered for beauty enhancement. But what you may not know is that your nails can also give you clues to your overall health. Tonight on Healthy Living, You’ll find out why it is useful to pay attention to what your hands have to say. Marleni Cuellar For women, they […]
HIV/AIDS infections in the country have been increasing at an alarming rate over recent years. But over the past six months, the nation’s top tourist destination, San Pedro, with a population of about twelve thousand, has been seeing a steady rise in new cases. That’s according to Medical Coordinator at the island’s Polyclinic, Doctor Javier […]
For nine years, Max Charles Orosco worked as a porter; first for the old hospital and then at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, which opened in 1995. But in 2002, Orosco was taking out what is called the “red trash” that contained hazardous medical waste. He claims that as he lifted the container, his leg […]
We’ve reported on the touching story of a baby born with a birth defect in early August. The infant did not have an esophagus, which meant she could not consume any food and had to be fed through a tube. It was a trying time for the mother, a teary eyed Dina Ortiz. But with […]
The ongoing “Adopt a Ward Program at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital got a boost today from the Belize Bank. Both the babies and the staff at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will have a better environment with freshly painted walls, equipment and blankets to keep them warm. News Five’s Delahnie Bain was on hand […]
How Healthy is Belize? That’s the question we ask tonight on Healthy Living. It’s a major concern for our growing population that is relying more and more on fast food, yet exercising less. In fact, more than half of the population is well over the appropriate weight. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting It is no secret that […]
His medical troubles started months ago and he was first treated for headaches. But nineteen year old Darnel Bennett of San Ignacio soon found out that his condition is life threatening. This morning Bennett left Belize en route to the USA where he will be getting treatment for a large tumor that developed in his […]
Are you having trouble in falling asleep? It’s a problem that many experience and often diagnose as insomnia. There are many signs that accompany this condition that is often stress-related or caused by health problems or psychological factors. Healthy Living also found out that there are various degrees of insomnia. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Insomnia is […]
It can happen to anyone. You may suffer an injury playing sports, fall victim to uneven streets, have trouble walking in stilettos, or just suffer a mere clumsy moment. Sprained Ankles are nonspecific. While we can all identify the symptoms of this injury, few recognize the significance of proper healing. This week’s Healthy Living looks […]
In Belize City, the K.H.M.H. is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary, but in Orange Walk, we found the Northern regional hospital under attack. What they didn’t have in numbers they had in energy; the small group that gathered made it clear that they want an improvement in medical services. Most of the protesters also had one […]
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital has come under constant fire in the last year for allegations ranging from negligence to questionable purchases, mismanagement and a myriad of other wrongs. Recently, it was the dengue related deaths that brought sharp criticism to the hospital. But the K.H.M.H. is the national referral hospital and this week, it […]
We’ve all been accustomed to hearing “Milk does the body good” and while a daily dose of calcium through milk is indeed good for your health, milk, for some people ‘does the body bad’. That’s the case for the persons who are lactose Intolerant. Healthy living, this week, finds out more about this disorder. Marleni […]
An imbalance of hormones can offset the normalcy of daily life and cause significant mood swings. It occurs either when there is too little or too much of a particular hormone. If treatment is not secured, serious medical conditions can spring up. The issue of hormone imbalance will be discussed this week by a visiting […]
Body odor, often abbreviated and called B.O., is not an easy topic of discussion even among close friends and relatives especially when it is bad. What causes B.O? Tonight on Healthy Living, we take a closer look at sweat and body odor…the possible causes and cures. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting With the hot humid days in […]
Dengue has been in our midst for many decades and because of our geographical location and landscape, it is expected to remain in the country permanently. But since its presence, this year has proven to be one of the most deadly. The high demand for beds for dengue cases at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, […]
Chickenpox affects both children and adults. It can be life threatening but there are many ways to lessen the severity of the infection. A weak immune system, however, can lead to the more severe cases. There also many myths about chicken pox that a pediatrician will clarify in this segment of Healthy Living. Marleni Cuellar, […]
In the past few months the cases of dengue have been on the rise. At the end of June there were three hundred and fifty confirmed cases with about fifty of them confirmed to be of the hemorrhagic type. It’s a disease that is seasonal and endemic to this region. That is why Belize and […]
Lauren Burgess, the personality from the once popular Channel Five’s Lauren Dah Maaning Show is in the jewel and she’s got a message about a condition that is prevalent. Obesity increases the chances of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other illnesses among men and women as well as children. Lauren now lives abroad but has […]
Many organizations are promoting family planning to ensure the wellness of family life. The health of the mother and the newborn can be at risk when pregnancies occur every year. In this week’s segment, Healthy Living looks at the importance of spacing pregnancies. Marleni Cuellar reporting Family planning is not an unfamiliar term. Organizations and […]
A substantial number of inmates at the Belize Central Prison have come down with what appears to be symptoms of dengue fever. Newly appointed CEO Earl Jones today confirmed that one hundred and fourteen prisoners at the facility are being monitored closely for the virus. Of the number currently under observation two have been confirmed […]
Disasters are likely to throw off balance the mental state of most persons. That is because it takes away the capacity to deal with problems during a stressful time. Earlier this month, a psychiatrist was in Belize to provide training on Mental Health. It’s an area that does not often get the needed attention, but […]
Turning to health issues, a five year old school girl died from dengue fever at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital on July fourteenth. The parents of young Melissa Cruz of Progresso Village claimed that hospital negligence led to the death of their daughter since she had not been initially properly diagnosed and furthermore she had […]
Also sitting on the couch this morning were two doctors practicing in private hospitals where a number of dengue cases have been detected but have not made it to the Public Information System. They both agree that there is an epidemic. Marleni Cuellar “Have you been seeing an increase in the number of cases, in […]
