by Joy Springer | Jun 29, 2020 | Top Stories
The Geriatric Hospital. (FP) The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that the suspension of visits to state-run geriatric facilities and the Psychiatric Hospital has been lifted but numbers are restricted. In accordance with the latest directive, effective...
by Shamkoe Pilé | May 18, 2020 | banner, Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Death, regardless of how it comes, causes grief. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic has presented several peculiarities, from ailing persons dying alone to restricted numbers at funerals. These can make coping with death a bit more challenging. In an...
by Joy Springer | May 6, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
The Geriatric Hospital. (FP) Visits by the public to geriatric facilities and the Psychiatric Hospital will continue to be suspended, until further notice. The Ministry of Health and Wellness explained that this was still necessary to protect the very vulnerable...
by Shamkoe Pilé | Apr 30, 2020 | banner, Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Healthcare workers on the frontline of COVID-19 have been reminded not to neglect themselves as they care for others. This advice has come from Consultant Psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Joy Sue, during an interview with the Barbados...
by Shamkoe Pilé | Mar 26, 2020 | banner, Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for numerous persons because of its wide-ranging health, social and economic impacts. It is usual for persons to experience a variety of physical and psychological responses when faced with the fear and...