Where have all the surgeons gone? Chances are your hospital is feeling the effects of today’s shortage of general surgeons – and if not, it will soon. Recent Health Resources and Services Administration studies have reported uneven geographic distribution of general surgeons, with the most severe shortages at rural hospitals. American Association of Medical Colleges research also anticipates … [Read more...]
Caribbean travel: Covid entry rules, island by island
Caribbean islands have reopened to international tourism. Most islands have dropped pre-arrival Covid testing for vaccinated travelers, but regulations are still particularly varied when it comes to entry protocols for unvaccinated travelers. Here are the latest developments for travel from the U.S. to each Caribbean country. To make this information easier to understand, we are segmenting each … [Read more...]
WHO report shows poorer health outcomes for many vulnerable Caribbean refugees, migrants
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 7-24-2022] The first World Health Organization (WHO) report on the health of refugees and migrants shows poorer health outcomes for many vulnerable ones from the Caribbean and other places. The report states that worldwide, millions of refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations, such as low-skilled migrant workers, face poorer health outcomes than their host … [Read more...]
Spa, Health and Wellness Services in Hotels
This article aims to analyze current practices, future trends, and issues in hotel spa health and wellness services, briefly discussing possible development solutions for the next decade from the perspective of supply and demand. This article also expands the current perspective by examining the effect of the pandemic on the global applications of spa, health, and wellness services in the … [Read more...]
US oil company-funded Guyana Health Initiative to benefit Caribbean
An almost US$32 million Guyana Health Initiative being funded by Hess Corporation is set to also benefit the rest of the Caribbean in the treatment of cancer and diseases of the heart and blood vessels, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony announced on Friday. He explained that a Cardiovascular Centre for Excellence and an Oncology Centre would be established jointly with the private sector “for … [Read more...]
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