By Zoila Palma: The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) is celebrating 31 years of service to Belize, highlighting the doctors, nurses, physical therapists and support staff who continue to provide critical healthcare to patients from across the country.
Anniversary activities began with a church service and include raffles, giveaways and fellowship, with the celebrations culminating in an official ceremony, staff awards and karaoke.
As part of the anniversary activities, Prime Minister John Briceño joined hospital staff for the official opening of two new units, including an expanded Hemodialysis Unit.
Hemodialysis Unit Manager Michelle Casimiro said the additional space is necessary as KHMH serves patients from across Belize. “KHMH is a national referral hospital. We serve the whole entire public. We serve the whole entire country, so every patient that is affected by kidney failure, some sort of renal insufficiency, we have to see those patients, and so the space was necessary.”
The expanded unit now has 8 dialysis machines, with space to add 7 more as demand increases.
Meanwhile, KHMH’s Physiotherapy Department continues to treat between 20 and 30 patients daily, including people recovering from gunshot injuries, road traffic accidents, illnesses and other trauma.
Physical Therapist Noel Avila said the department’s five staff members face limitations in accommodating the demand. “We can’t see everybody all at once and we can only afford patients twice a week. If we had more staff, maybe we could facilitate more sessions for patients.”
KHMH Chief Executive Officer Sherine Reyes said the 31st anniversary is also an opportunity to recognize the hospital’s workforce while working to improve the institution’s relationship with the public. “We’re trying to change the image of the institution. We’re trying to have the public see us in a different light. Some of those staff has been the contributory factor to some of the changes that we’re having and we’re hoping that the public can also contribute in terms of giving us their feedback.”
Special guest Prime Minister John Briceño planted two trees just outside the hospital’s entrance marking the milestone.
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By Zoila Palma: The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) is celebrating 31 years of service to Belize, highlighting the doctors, nurses, physical therapists and support staff who continue to provide critical healthcare to patients from across the country. Anniversary activities began with a church service and include raffles, giveaways and fellowship, with the celebrations culminating
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