Digital Imaging

THE BRITISH HOSPITAL REACHES THE TOTAL SCANNING OF ITS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING DEPARTMENT As part of its policy of continuous improvement, the British Hospital in the coming days will reach the scanning of one hundred percent of the images obtained in different procedures and studies by the...

Breastfeeding Week

In the edition of this year's World Breastfeeding Week, we have planned several activities that are particularly relevant to the nutritional care of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Our nutritionists team and the Breast Clinic planned for this week a complete detail of the key...

Mammography/Thyroid Cancer

Mammography does not cause thyroid cancer Concerns have been raised due to the spread of misinformation regarding the small dose of radiation received by a woman during a mammogram can increase the chances of developing thyroid cancer. This concern is not supported by scientific...

Visit from the Buenos Aires British Hospital

Last Monday we were honored by the visit of a delegation of authorities of the Buenos Aires British Hospital. It was chaired by Mr. Cedric Bridger (Vice President), Dr. Angel Yebara (CEO), Mr. Sebastian Dates (Institutional Relations Director) and Ms. Mari Chamba (Chief Nursing Officer). The...

Resuscitation Workshop

In pursuit of training and updating our staff is that this Thursday 30 of May, will be developed a theoretical and practical workshop on "Basic CPR in adults". The professionals in charge will be Dr. Alejandro Sulca and from the Intensive Unit Care Nurses Beatriz Valiente and Mariela...

Hypertension World day

1 in 3 Uruguayans have high blood pressure (MSP Survey). Due to the World Hypertension day, May 17th, the Honorary Committee for Cardiovascular Health wants to raise awareness and inform the public about the importance of detecting and treating this disease that affects 1 in 3...

Campaign: "Uruguay without Measles"

Campaign: "Uruguay without Measles" In Uruguay the last cases of measles occurred in 1999. Next year, in Brazil it will be developed the soccer world championship, which will bring the arrival of thousands of people from all over the world, some of which could reach...

Equipment

We have completed the work in the Surgical Block dedicated specifically to the area of sterilization. This way we become the most modern sterilization center of the country. This breakthrough culminates with a first class Surgical Block, with robotics room, logistics center and non-invasive...