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December 11th, 2012
Staffing issues continue to plague BVIHSA - CEO

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is urgently in need of staff to fill critical positions in various areas in order to effectively achieve its mandate. This is according to CEO Mrs Darlene Carty-Baptiste.

December 7th, 2012
BVIHSA on campaign to improve image & service

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Mrs Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste, revealed that attempts are being made to change the image of the organisation with regard to how it is being seen by the community at large.

November 21st, 2012
Diabetes screening event serves 75 persons

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Campaign Against Chronic Diseases (CARES) Committee, under the umbrella of the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Diabetes Association screened 75 persons for Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol, while providing education and counseling.

November 5th, 2012
Who will pay? Mixed views at EE/LL Health meeting on who will foot bills

EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Mixed views and dissenting voices emerged amidst an appeal by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) for persons to acquire insurance and other means of paying their bills; revenue expressed as vital for the continuation and enhancement of quality service throughout the organisation.

November 2nd, 2012
BVIHSA owed approx. $28M – newly installed CEO

EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Newly installed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Mrs Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste has disclosed that the Authority is owed approximately $28M in outstanding revenue since its inception, with much of this being due to unpaid account balances.

October 31st, 2012
East End/Long Look Community Outreach Meeting set for November 1

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Board members, the Executive Management Team, and key personnel responsible for the operation of the clinics are ready to meet with residents of the East End/Long Look Community at the community outreach meeting set for tomorrow, to promote healthy dialogue.

September 27th, 2012
VG boat remains on schedule, Chairman mum on timeframe

EAST END, Tortola, VI – A boat for the emergency transport of sick patients from Virgin Gorda to Peebles Hospital in Tortola remains in the works, according to the Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), John I. Cline.

September 27th, 2012
Low turnout prompts reschedule of BVIHSA community meeting

EAST END, Tortola, VI – Responding to the low turnout for the scheduled BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) meeting in East End, Chairman John I. Cline said his reaction is not necessarily one that is negative and proposed that there might have been different factors responsible.

September 21st, 2012
Peebles Hospital gets new ultrasound; surgical equipment

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) today September 21, 2012 held a joint press conference in conjunction with the Lions Club of Tortola at the Peebles Hospital to present pieces of medical equipment to the institution.

September 21st, 2012
East End/Long Look community meeting now set for September 26

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the East End/Long Look Community Meeting is now set for Wednesday, September 26, 2012, and not Thursday, September 27, 2012 , as previously stated.

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