Latest news with #healthcentre
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain: BBK inks accord to build new hi-tech health centre in Galali
Bahrain - A new state-of-the-art health centre will be constructed in Galali. The project, worth BD5.2 million, was announced by BBK, a leader in retail and corporate banking in Bahrain, during an official signing ceremony held at the bank's headquarters in Manama. Contracts were signed with Mohammed Jalal Contracting, appointed to execute the construction work, and Adel Ahmadi Associates, assigned to supervise the project. The new centre will span a total area of 9,713 square metres and feature a modern two-storey design. The ground floor will house 14 consultation clinics, 14 nurse examination rooms and an emergency department with 12 beds. The first floor will include a maternal and childcare unit, eight dental clinics and dedicated administrative offices. Once completed, the centre is expected to significantly enhance healthcare access and outcomes for the local community. The signing ceremony was attended by BBK group chief executive Yaser Alsharifi, members of the executive management team, Primary Healthcare Centres board of trustees chairman Abdulwahab Abdulwahab and chief executive Dr Ejlaal Al Alawi, and other senior officials from the health sector. Officials during the signing ceremony Mr Alsharifi said that the centre stands as a landmark initiative that underscores the bank's unwavering commitment to its social responsibility principles. 'The project will play a pivotal role in strengthening Bahrain's healthcare infrastructure and delivering high-quality, accessible medical services to the residents of Galali and neighbouring areas,' he added. 'This forward-looking initiative is closely aligned with the goals of Bahrain's Vision 2030, and it reinforces national efforts to enhance and modernise the healthcare sector.' He added that the new health centre will serve as a model of excellence in community care and will be a vital addition to Bahrain's healthcare network. 'It reflects our strategic vision of delivering sustainable impact through meaningful partnerships and long-term investment in national priorities. 'We are committed to delivering this project to the highest international standards and to continuing our collaboration with both public and private sector partners to ensure its success and alignment with the kingdom's broader development goals.' Adel Ahmadi Associates representative Adel Ahmadi expressed his sincere appreciation to BBK for entrusting the firm with the design and supervision of the project. He also expressed his pride in the continued partnership with the bank, noting that this project marks a significant milestone as the second major collaboration following the successful completion of the bank's health centre in Hidd. The new project also reinforces BBK's deep-rooted commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to supporting the kingdom's healthcare ecosystem. Copyright 2022 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Bow Island ER closed over weekend due to lack of clinical coverage
The Bow Island ER is temporarily closed over the weekend due to a lack of clinical coverage. The Bow Island Health Centre emergency department is temporarily closed over the weekend due to a lack of clinical coverage. The ER will resume normal hours on Monday morning. For the time being, nursing staff will remain on site to provide care for remaining patients and long-term care residents. Alberta Health Services said that anyone needing emergency care should call 911 or go to Taber or Medicine Hat For non-urgent health questions call 811.
CBC
27-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Hopes high for new health centre under construction at Abegweit First Nation
Social Sharing Abegweit First Nation is hoping that a new health centre being built in the central P.E.I. community of Scotchfort, expected to be open by next year, will answer the needs of the surrounding area as well as the Indigenous community. With a rising population thanks to a number of First Nation initiatives, Chief Junior Gould said services need to grow too. "We have to grow in an ever-expanding community, at every capacity, whether it be the health centre, or the daycare or the housing." The current wellness centre can't expand any more, let alone make space for a dental office or pharmacy, both eventual goals of community planners. Hence the project to replace it. "The new health centre is being located in the front of the community to provide services to the Abegweit First Nation — all of its community, from its youngest to its oldest — but also provide services to Islanders that are in need of such services," Gould said. "We feel that we are able to accommodate the needs of our community by this expansion as well as fill some of the gaps in the province." Work begins on new Abegweit First Nation health centre as community continues to grow 13 hours ago Duration 2:08 Ground has been broken on a new health centre on the Abegweir First Nation in Scotchfort, P.E.I. But as CBC's Sheehan Desjardins tell us, that's just one of the projects on the go — a daycare will be expanding and more homes are being built to keep up with community demands. One of the top priorities is making it easier for older residents to have access to medical care without having to travel long distances, Gould said. He said some Scotchfort residents feel uncomfortable seeking help in communities like Charlottetown. "The older community members aren't comfortable leaving the community and going out and looking for services, where they are judged on how they look or a perception of who they are or where they're from," he said. "To have these services offered in-house in the community, especially for our older generations, to be able to receive the same services as other people in a comfortable, traditional environment — it means the world to them."
CBC
27-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Work begins on new Abegweit First Nation health centre as community continues to grow
Ground has been broken on a new health centre on the Abegweir First Nation in Scotchfort, P.E.I. But as CBC's Sheehan Desjardins tell us, that's just one of the projects on the go — a daycare will be expanding and more homes are being built to keep up with community demands.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
No date for reopening Caister Health Centre after mystery illness
Staff at a medical centre say it is too early to say when it will fully reopen while investigations into air quality issues Health Centre, in Caister-on-Sea near Great Yarmouth, comprises a GP surgery, dental practice and pharmacy. Both the GP and dentistry services have been transferred to other Wellbeing Pharmacy is operating a restricted service from the door, with customers not allowed inside the shop Knights, executive manager of East Norfolk Medical Practice (ENMP), which operates the GP surgery, said We are continuing to carry out appointments at Newtown [Great Yarmouth] and work with other agencies on the situation." The site was first evacuated on 29 April when 16 people felt shut again a week later on 6 May, with each practice saying it would remain closed until Monday to allow for tests. Mr Knights said the group had been in talks on Wednesday with other stakeholders following investigations by air quality contractors on added: "We are hopeful we will know more by the end of the week." The BBC was told by a member of the pharmacy staff that operating from the door had allowed them to dispense prescriptions and clear the backlog caused by the a statement, the company said: "The cause of this incident has not yet been confirmed to our head office."However, our staff were present at the entrance of the pharmacy, assisting incoming patients by handing out their medications and signposting them to the appropriate services."I want to emphasise that, despite the disruption, our pharmacy team remained committed to supporting the community. We recognise that people still need help, especially in challenging circumstances."Our staff and Wellbeing Pharmacy have been helping the community and I hope these efforts are appreciated by the community as well." A spokesperson for John G Plummer and Associates dental practice said a meeting was held on Wednesday morning involving the various stakeholders in the a statement to the BBC, it said: "To date, none of our staff have experienced any issues; any reports of feeling unwell have emanated from the doctors' premises and their staff. "We have a recently opened new practice at Bradwell and as a temporary measure we have relocated all our staff and are seeing patients from Caister there."Our staff and patients have been very understanding and appreciative of this short term alternative."Naturally not all patients have chosen to move locations, instead preferring to wait to be seen at Caister, [but] a large number have moved across." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
